Immediate effect of buteyko breathing technique in dysmenorrhic females

Objective: To study the immediate effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique in dysmenorrhic females.
Methodology
Design: An experimental study
Setting: Various schools and colleges of Belagavi city
Participants: 30 females with primary dysmenorrhea between the age group of 15-20 years were included in the study.
Intervention: The females received Buteyko breathing technique and the immediate changes were noted.
Main outcome measure: Numeric Pain Rating Scale, control pause time
Results: Significant changes in terms of pain and breath hold time was noted following Buteyko Breathing Technique at p<0.05
Conclusion: The present study concluded that, Buteyko breathing technique is effective in reducing pain and can be included in the treatment regime for dysmenorrhea.