Investigation of Pelvic Floor Function in Women with and without Primary Dysmenorrhea

Introduction: This study investigated the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea and pelvic floor function. Methods: A total of 145 women aged 18 to 35 participated in this study. Participants provided demographic information via questionnaire. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale. Pelvic floor function was assessed using the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20, and the impact of pelvic floor problems on daily life was evaluated using the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-7. Results: The mean age of the women was 23.79±0.348 years, with 71.7% (n=104) experiencing primary dysmenorrhea. The mean pain intensity score was 6.23 ± 1.93. The mean Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 score was 55.47 ± 47.13, and the mean Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-7 score was 12.28 ± 36.28. Visual Analogue Scale and Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 scores were significantly higher in the primary dysmenorrhea group compared to the healthy control group (p