International Journal of Innovative Research in Health Science

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological problem among adolescent girls, significantly affecting their academic performance, daily activities, and quality of life. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of pelvic rocking exercise in reducing dysmenorrhea among schoolgirls. Methods: A quantitative pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was adopted. The study was conducted among 60 schoolgirls aged 11–18 years with a history of dysmenorrhea, selected using purposive sampling from Crescent Matric and CBSE School, Krishnagiri. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Modified McGill Pain Questionnaire. Results: The pretest findings revealed that 41.66% of participants had moderate pain, 35% had mild pain, and 23.33% had severe pain, with none reporting no pain. Following the intervention, pelvic rocking exercise was administered daily for four weeks. Posttest results showed that 40% of participants reported no pain, 28.33% had mild pain, 30% had moderate pain, and only 1.66% had severe pain. The mean pain score decreased from 4.6 (SD = 2.26) in the pretest to 2.25 (SD = 1.93) in the posttest, with a mean difference of 2.35. The paired t-test value (t = 23.42, df = 59) indicated a statistically significant reduction in dysmenorrhea. Conclusion: The study concludes that pelvic rocking exercise is an effective, simple, and cost-effective non-pharmacological intervention for reducing menstrual pain among adolescent girls. It can be recommended as a routine practice to improve their well-being and daily functioning.