Author/Authors :
Khorshidi, Nahid Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran , Ostad, Nasser Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran , Mosaddegh, Mahmoud Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center (TMRC), Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran , Soodi, Malihe Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center (TMRC), Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran
Abstract :
Dysmenorrhea is among the most common gynecological complaints. There are several
mechanisms which initiate dysmenorrhea. Therefore, different compounds can be employed to
control its symptoms. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen are highly used in modern medicine to relieve
the pain in short-term therapy. This method is not acceptable for long-term therapy due to side
effects. Our previous data showed that Fennel essential oil (FEO) could reduce the frequency
and intensity of contraction of rat uterus in isolated organ models. Furthermore, the use of FEO
is strongly recommended in traditional medicine for the relief of dysmenorrhea symptoms.
Clinical study of FEO in primary dysmenorrhea showed that the essence reduces pain and some
of following sequelae side effects noticeably
Keywords :
Primary dysmenorrhea , Fennel , Essential oil , Traditional medicine
