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Intergenerational Traditional Practices for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Phenomenological Study
1Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University, Ağrı, Türkiye.
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
|July 20, 2026
Summary
Women utilize intergenerational traditional practices for primary dysmenorrhea relief. These culturally transmitted methods, including herbal teas and heat, are perceived as effective, though younger generations increasingly favor modern treatments.
Area of Science:
- Ethnomedicine
- Women's Health
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Primary dysmenorrhea management seeks safer, natural options.
- Traditional practices are gaining support amid globalization.
- Understanding cultural transmission of remedies is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore intergenerational traditional practices for primary dysmenorrhea.
- To investigate women's lived experiences with these practices.
- To employ a phenomenological approach for in-depth understanding.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive phenomenological study design.
- In-depth semi-structured interviews with 24 women in Türkiye.
- Colaizzi's seven-stage analysis and COREQ guidelines.
Main Results:
- Five main categories emerged regarding experiences and practices.
- Common symptoms include physical and emotional distress.
- Herbal teas, heat, and perineal practices were frequent management methods.
- Generational differences observed: older women used more traditional methods, younger women preferred modern treatments.
- Most participants found traditional practices helpful for symptom relief.
Conclusions:
- Women find traditional practices beneficial for managing primary dysmenorrhea.
- These practices are transmitted across generations through cultural exchange.
- Further research into traditional remedies for dysmenorrhea is warranted.
