Cochrane Database Syst Rev September 2019 PMID 31538328

Exercise for dysmenorrhoea.

Mike Armour, Carolyn C Ee, Dhevaksha Naidoo, Zahra Ayati, K Jane Chalmers, Kylie A Steel, Michael J de Manincor, Elahe Delshad

Mentions

102
Peak: 17 in Sep 2019
across 5 sources since Sep 2019

Extended reach

971,901
potential audience

Total likes

746

Video views

42,830

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Sep 2019 – Oct 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlighted several key points from the article, such as the effectiveness of moderate exercise in reducing menstrual pain, with one participant noting that 'exercise for about 45 to 60 minutes each time' can provide a 'clinically significant reduction in period pain.' Phrases like 'may provide a clinically significant reduction' and frequent mentions of the Cochrane evidence indicate a serious tone that reflects the importance of the study, contributing to an overall positive sentiment about its implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions express a positive view of the article's findings about the benefits of exercise for dysmenorrhea, suggesting a general agreement.

InterestHigh interest

There is strong curiosity about the article, with numerous users discussing its relevance to menstrual health and seeking more information.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts provide specific summaries and references to the study, indicating a decent level of engagement rather than mere casual comments.

ImpactHigh impact

Participants believe that the study has significant potential to influence both personal health choices and medical recommendations.

Abstract in brief

  • Exercise is considered as a potential treatment for primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods), but its effectiveness is not definitively established based on existing research.
  • A systematic review analyzed 12 studies involving 854 women to evaluate exercise's impact on menstrual pain intensity and other related factors compared to no treatment or NSAIDs.
  • The types of exercise examined included both low-intensity options like yoga and stretching, as well as high-intensity activities like Zumba and aerobics, but no studies compared exercise directly against other common treatments like oral contraceptives.

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JulioBasulto_DN
@JulioBasulto_DN · X

Realizar más de dos veces por semana de 45 a 60 minutos de ejercicio de cualquier intensidad, puede reducir el dolor menstrual. https://t.co/9nvvsyKgbw Armour M, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019 Sep 20;9(9):CD004142.

Mar 23, 2022 · 44 likes · 15 shares · 96,200 followers View post →
A/Prof Mike Armour
@drmikenz · X

Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during period) during the month related to ⬇️ in period pain ⏺️ Low intensity (like yoga) seems to work as well as high intensity. https://t.co/mLUaa8FtRN

Sep 19, 2019 · 31 likes · 13 shares · 1,250 followers View post →
Ayako Shibata@ウィメンズヘルス本発売中
@ayako700 · X

ヨガやエアロビクスなどの適度な運動を週3回40~60分することは月経痛を改善させる効果がある可能性 Exercise for dysmenorrhoea https://t.co/7T4F48AVs5

Apr 19, 2020 · 25 likes · 6 shares · 12,644 followers View post →
Cochrane
@cochranecollab · X

Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless of intensity, may provide a clinically significant reduction in period pain intensity". See the Cochrane evidence from @CochraneCGF here: https://t.co/sl1gn3hE5Y https://t.co/oxoODtMXm2

Nov 14, 2019 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 120,925 followers View post →
The Cochrane Library
@CochraneLibrary · X

Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless of intensity, may provide a clinically significant reduction in period pain intensity". See the Cochrane evidence from @CochraneCGF here: https://t.co/6fUtgnctHW https://t.co/k1b04f36rc

Nov 14, 2019 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 76,927 followers View post →
Cochrane
@cochranecollab · X

Get menstrual cramps? An updated review from @CochraneCGF Low‐quality evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of intensity performed for 45 to 60 minutes, 3x a week or more, may provide a clinically significant reduction in menstrual pain intensity https://t.co/sl1gn3hE5Y https://t.co/BwtnEqyrJN

Oct 3, 2019 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 120,925 followers View post →

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JulioBasulto_DN
@JulioBasulto_DN · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Realizar más de dos veces por semana de 45 a 60 minutos de ejercicio de cualquier intensidad, puede reducir el dolor m…

Oct 16, 2025 · 15 shares · 96,200 followers View post →
Ciência Pra Você - UFMG
@cienciapravoce · X

Exercício físico pode ajudar na redução das dores de cólicas menstruais Fonte: https://t.co/l4NuKL7sj3 Exercise for dysmenorrhoea Imagens: https://t.co/Si6zI5Hmg9 https://t.co/0yNRmCkoLi

Jun 18, 2024 · 200 followers View post →
Oenanthe
@nishesmartin · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Realizar más de dos veces por semana de 45 a 60 minutos de ejercicio de cualquier intensidad, puede reducir el dolor m…

Mar 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 126 followers View post →
Apapatxar (Marta i Anna)
@Apapatxar_blog · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Realizar más de dos veces por semana de 45 a 60 minutos de ejercicio de cualquier intensidad, puede reducir el dolor m…

Mar 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 220 followers View post →
Yoel Rodríguez
@Yoelramon75 · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Realizar más de dos veces por semana de 45 a 60 minutos de ejercicio de cualquier intensidad, puede reducir el dolor m…

Mar 23, 2022 · 15 shares · 213 followers View post →
JulioBasulto_DN
@JulioBasulto_DN · X

Realizar más de dos veces por semana de 45 a 60 minutos de ejercicio de cualquier intensidad, puede reducir el dolor menstrual. https://t.co/9nvvsyKgbw Armour M, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019 Sep 20;9(9):CD004142.

Mar 23, 2022 · 44 likes · 15 shares · 96,200 followers View post →
A/Prof Mike Armour
@drmikenz · X

RT @CochraneCGF: The #podcast Exercise for dysmenorrhoea has been published in #Chinese https://t.co/YvAWPPg7cE

Apr 12, 2021 · 1 share · 1,250 followers View post →
Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility
@CochraneCGF · X

The #podcast Exercise for dysmenorrhoea has been published in #Chinese https://t.co/YvAWPPg7cE

Apr 12, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,618 followers View post →
Pedro Artur
@profpedroartur · X

https://t.co/pScBAyc7hz

Feb 17, 2021 · 1 like · 692 followers View post →
LibraryCRH
@LibraryCRH · X

RT @Wiley_Health: The @CochraneLibrary podcast investigating the benefits of exercise for #dysmenorrhoea is now available in Spanish. Liste…

Sep 9, 2020 · 2 shares · 759 followers View post →
The Cochrane Library
@CochraneLibrary · X

RT @Wiley_Health: The @CochraneLibrary podcast investigating the benefits of exercise for #dysmenorrhoea is now available in Spanish. Liste…

Sep 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 76,927 followers View post →
Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility
@CochraneCGF · X

New #podcast in #Spanish! Ejercicio para la dismenorrea https://t.co/BwYOPHIIHb https://t.co/VtQtoQtyIP

Aug 27, 2020 · 1 like · 1,618 followers View post →
Carolyn Alexander
@DrCAlexanderFer · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: #CochranePodcast - Exercise for period pain - learn about the latest Cochrane evidence https://t.co/pADgs8X3yH #dysme…

Aug 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,544 followers View post →
Dr James M N Duffy
@JamesMNDuffy · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: #CochranePodcast - Exercise for period pain - learn about the latest Cochrane evidence https://t.co/pADgs8X3yH #dysme…

Aug 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,786 followers View post →
Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility
@CochraneCGF · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: #CochranePodcast - Exercise for period pain - learn about the latest Cochrane evidence https://t.co/pADgs8X3yH #dysme…

Aug 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,618 followers View post →
Sujan Sekhar G
@Sujan1908 · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: #CochranePodcast - Exercise for period pain - learn about the latest Cochrane evidence https://t.co/pADgs8X3yH #dysme…

Aug 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 91 followers View post →
The Cochrane Library
@CochraneLibrary · X

#CochranePodcast - Exercise for period pain - learn about the latest Cochrane evidence https://t.co/pADgs8X3yH #dysmenorrhoea @CochraneCGF

Aug 18, 2020 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 76,927 followers View post →
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@ga_cha_ko · X

RT @ayako700: ヨガやエアロビクスなどの適度な運動を週3回40~60分することは月経痛を改善させる効果がある可能性 Exercise for dysmenorrhoea https://t.co/7T4F48AVs5

Apr 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 206 followers View post →
Daisuke Shigemi | 重見大介 | 産婦人科医
@Dashige1 · X

RT @ayako700: ヨガやエアロビクスなどの適度な運動を週3回40~60分することは月経痛を改善させる効果がある可能性 Exercise for dysmenorrhoea https://t.co/7T4F48AVs5

Apr 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 45,479 followers View post →
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@NephDocAI · X

RT @ayako700: ヨガやエアロビクスなどの適度な運動を週3回40~60分することは月経痛を改善させる効果がある可能性 Exercise for dysmenorrhoea https://t.co/7T4F48AVs5

Apr 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 392 followers View post →
tomokoaraki
@tomo_rpt · X

RT @ayako700: ヨガやエアロビクスなどの適度な運動を週3回40~60分することは月経痛を改善させる効果がある可能性 Exercise for dysmenorrhoea https://t.co/7T4F48AVs5

Apr 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 1,009 followers View post →
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@Ryoja_vaslkonim · X

RT @ayako700: ヨガやエアロビクスなどの適度な運動を週3回40~60分することは月経痛を改善させる効果がある可能性 Exercise for dysmenorrhoea https://t.co/7T4F48AVs5

Apr 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 195 followers View post →
Ayako Shibata@ウィメンズヘルス本発売中
@ayako700 · X

ヨガやエアロビクスなどの適度な運動を週3回40~60分することは月経痛を改善させる効果がある可能性 Exercise for dysmenorrhoea https://t.co/7T4F48AVs5

Apr 19, 2020 · 25 likes · 6 shares · 12,644 followers View post →
Nampet Jampathong
@NampetJampatho1 · X

RT @cochrane_th: https://t.co/FN1ECerGnX การออกกำลังกายสำหรับภาวะปวดประจำเดือน #Cochrane #Cochranetranslation #gynecologist #Dysmenorrhea #…

Mar 9, 2020 · 1 share · 1 followers View post →
Cochrane Thailand
@cochrane_th · X

https://t.co/FN1ECerGnX การออกกำลังกายสำหรับภาวะปวดประจำเดือน #Cochrane #Cochranetranslation #gynecologist #Dysmenorrhea #ปวดประจำเดือน #การแพทย์ไทย https://t.co/tBimMyKqYb

Mar 9, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 69 followers View post →
Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility
@CochraneCGF · X

Low‐quality #evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of intensity (ie #yoga or #aerobics) performed for 45 to 60 minutes, 3x a week or more, may provide a clinically significant reduction in menstrual pain intensity #2019Highlights #Welcome2020 https://t.co/e2rUaMIL67 https://t.co/otGUkzxSj6

Jan 5, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,618 followers View post →
James Hawkins
@DrJamesHawkins · X

Exercise for dysmenorrhoea. https://t.co/zyA4sL1Br3

Nov 18, 2019 · 1,192 followers View post →
Stefania Arciello
@StefaniaArciell · X

Exercise for dysmenorrhoea https://t.co/Rufw3aYMae

Nov 17, 2019 · 1,941 followers View post →
James Hawkins
@DrJamesHawkins · X

Exercise for dysmenorrhoea. https://t.co/hD4U54qIBA

Nov 15, 2019 · 1,192 followers View post →
Post X - Pre Boomer
@linaresgarzamd · X

RT @cochranecollab: Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless o…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,101 followers View post →
Dr. Sue Gross
@DrSueGross · X

RT @cochranecollab: Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless o…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 3,032 followers View post →
The ObG Project
@TheObGProject · X

RT @cochranecollab: Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless o…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 8,993 followers View post →
Cochrane
@cochranecollab · X

Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless of intensity, may provide a clinically significant reduction in period pain intensity". See the Cochrane evidence from @CochraneCGF here: https://t.co/sl1gn3hE5Y https://t.co/oxoODtMXm2

Nov 14, 2019 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 120,925 followers View post →
Toru Sato
@toru0218 · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 666 followers View post →
Ayako Shibata@ウィメンズヘルス本発売中
@ayako700 · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 12,644 followers View post →
Prof. Sonia Saxena
@SoniaKSaxena · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,551 followers View post →
The Cochrane Library
@CochraneLibrary · X

Low-quality evidence suggests that exercising for about 45-60 minutes each time, 3 times per week or more, regardless of intensity, may provide a clinically significant reduction in period pain intensity". See the Cochrane evidence from @CochraneCGF here: https://t.co/6fUtgnctHW https://t.co/k1b04f36rc

Nov 14, 2019 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 76,927 followers View post →
Physio Review
@PhysioReview · X

Armour M, Ee CC, Naidoo D, Ayati Z, Chalmers KJ, Steel KA, de Manincor MJ, Delshad E. Exercise for dysmenorrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019 Sep 20;9:CD004142. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004142.pub4.

Oct 20, 2019 · 1 followers View post →
Wiley Clinical Health
@WileyHealth · X

Get menstrual cramps? In an updated review from @CochraneCGF low‐quality evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of intensity performed for 45 to 60 minutes, 3x a week or more, may provide a clinically significant reduction in menstrual pain intensity https://t.co/682VcLGLge https://t.co/RuDkwz9oC2

Oct 8, 2019 · 1 like · 11,921 followers View post →
Luis Gimeno Feliu
@lugifel · X

Exercise performed for about 45-60 minutes each time, three times per week or more, regardless of intensity, may provide a clinically significant reduction in menstrual pain intensity of around 25 mm on a 100 mm VAS (low‐quality evidence) https://t.co/y1PyorFKUP @cochranecollab

Oct 4, 2019 · 1,946 followers View post →
Evidence Matters
@EvidenceMatters · X

RT @cochranecollab: Get menstrual cramps? An updated review from @CochraneCGF Low‐quality evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of i…

Oct 3, 2019 · 3 shares · 13,364 followers View post →
Overlizard
@Aitch_El · X

RT @cochranecollab: Get menstrual cramps? An updated review from @CochraneCGF Low‐quality evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of i…

Oct 3, 2019 · 3 shares · 3,573 followers View post →
Cochrane
@cochranecollab · X

Get menstrual cramps? An updated review from @CochraneCGF Low‐quality evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of intensity performed for 45 to 60 minutes, 3x a week or more, may provide a clinically significant reduction in menstrual pain intensity https://t.co/sl1gn3hE5Y https://t.co/BwtnEqyrJN

Oct 3, 2019 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 120,925 followers View post →
Dr Dani Barrington
@Dani_Barrington · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Oct 1, 2019 · 13 shares · 3,619 followers View post →
jeffrey Mills
@jkmillsCan · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: Get menstrual cramps? An updated review from @CochraneCGF Low‐quality evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of…

Sep 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 13 followers View post →
Evidence Matters
@EvidenceMatters · X

RT @CochraneLibrary: Get menstrual cramps? An updated review from @CochraneCGF Low‐quality evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of…

Sep 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 13,364 followers View post →
The Cochrane Library
@CochraneLibrary · X

Get menstrual cramps? An updated review from @CochraneCGF Low‐quality evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of intensity performed for 45 to 60 minutes, 3x a week or more, may provide a clinically significant reduction in menstrual pain intensity https://t.co/6fUtgnctHW https://t.co/9auTLtSKdS

Sep 29, 2019 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 76,927 followers View post →
ASPOG
@ASPOGau · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 24, 2019 · 13 shares · 317 followers View post →
Megan Cooper
@DrMeganCooperRM · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 21, 2019 · 13 shares · 336 followers View post →
Kai Hodgkin
@KaiHodgkin · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 21, 2019 · 13 shares · 565 followers View post →
Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility
@CochraneCGF · X

Updated #Cochrane #review! Low‐quality #evidence suggests that #exercise regardless of intensity (ie #yoga or #aerobics) performed for 45 to 60 minutes, 3x a week or more, may provide a clinically significant reduction in menstrual pain intensity https://t.co/8894gDgf3C https://t.co/SE0uoKt4xw

Sep 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,618 followers View post →
Hannah Dahlen AM
@hannahdahlen · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 21, 2019 · 13 shares · 14,841 followers View post →
maria jesus saiz
@msaizeslava · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 21, 2019 · 13 shares · 45 followers View post →
CouldYou? Cup
@CouldyouCup · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 20, 2019 · 13 shares · 253 followers View post →
Maya Almemar
@MayaAlmemar · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 20, 2019 · 13 shares · 742 followers View post →
Julie Hennegan
@julie_hennegan · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 20, 2019 · 13 shares · 1,130 followers View post →
A/Prof Carolyn Ee MBBS
@drcarolynee · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 20, 2019 · 13 shares · 2,124 followers View post →
Nash Moawad, MD, MS, FACOG, FACS
@NMoawad_MIGS · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 20, 2019 · 13 shares · 1,307 followers View post →
Olga Muldoon MD ‖ OBGYN
@OlgaTheOBGYN · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 20, 2019 · 13 shares · 7,510 followers View post →
Fatma AlHadhoud
@FK_AlHadhoud · X

RT @drmikenz: Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during p…

Sep 20, 2019 · 13 shares · 865 followers View post →
A/Prof Mike Armour
@drmikenz · X

Our new Cochrane review on Exercise for period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) published: ⏺️ Regular exercise (not just during period) during the month related to ⬇️ in period pain ⏺️ Low intensity (like yoga) seems to work as well as high intensity. https://t.co/mLUaa8FtRN

Sep 19, 2019 · 31 likes · 13 shares · 1,250 followers View post →