Literature Review: Effect of Peppermint on The Pain Level of Primary Dysmenorrhea

Authors

  • Maratus Sholichah Fitriah Hajar Kusnianto STIKes Patria Husada Blitar
  • Yeni Kartika Sari STIKes Patria Husada Blitar
  • Thatit Nurmawati STIKes Patria Husada Blitar
  • Handayani STIKes Patria Husada Blitar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26699/jnk.v10i3.ART.p425-430

Keywords:

dysmenorrhea, therapy, peppermint

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual disorder but is rarely understood by women. The pain experienced by women with dysmenorrhea causes discomfort and can affect mood. The aim of this study was to analyze the administration of peppermint therapy on the level and duration of primary dysmenorrhea pain. This study uses secondary data searched through the Science Direct, PubMed, and Pro-Quest databases, which discuss the effect of peppermint therapy to reduce dysmenorrhea pain. The study design of this research is Qualitative Systematic Literature Review. The research results showed 2 research articles that met the criteria stating that there was an effect of giving peppermint therapy on the level of dysmenorrhea pain.

Author Biographies

Maratus Sholichah Fitriah Hajar Kusnianto, STIKes Patria Husada Blitar

Midwifery Department

Yeni Kartika Sari, STIKes Patria Husada Blitar

Nursing Department

Thatit Nurmawati, STIKes Patria Husada Blitar

Nursing Department

Handayani, STIKes Patria Husada Blitar

Midwifery Department

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30-12-2023

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Kusnianto, M. S. F. H., Sari, Y. K., Nurmawati, T., & Handayani, H. (2023). Literature Review: Effect of Peppermint on The Pain Level of Primary Dysmenorrhea. Jurnal Ners Dan Kebidanan (Journal of Ners and Midwifery), 10(3), 425–430. https://doi.org/10.26699/jnk.v10i3.ART.p425-430

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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023)

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Literature Review

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