Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological complaints and problems around the world considered in young girls. Scientific findings suggest that exercise and physical activity positively affects the problem. So, the purpose of this study was to compare the effect of 8 weeks high intensity interval and continuous moderate training on pain reduction in primary dysmenorrhea females.
Methodology: Thirty primary dysmenorrhea females (Mean±SD; height: 162±5 cm; weight: 60±5 kg; age: 18±5 year), were participated in this study. All subjects were base to shuttle run test divided in to 3 groups: interval, continuous, control. 24 hours before starting training intervention, VAS questionnaire completed for examining the pain reduction. Then, experimental groups trained for 8 weeks, 3 session per week. But control group did not performed any training program. The training intervention included of interval (%90 of maximum heart rate and 4 minute active rest whit 2 repetition) and continuous (%60-%75 of maximum heart rate) training which was carried out by experimental groups. After 8 weeks, measurement was repeated similar to pretest. Using the analyze of variance and LSD post hoc test related data were analyze. Significance was indicated by p<0.05.
Results: The results showed that both high interval and continuous moderate training causes of significant reduction was also observed in pain rate in both training groups, as pain more reduced in continuous moderate training group compared to high interval group (p˂0.05).
Discussion: On the base of conclusion of the present study, it is recommended to primary dysmenorrhea female with using interval training, specially continuous average training can reduce own menstrual pain.