The Effect of Abdominal Stretching Exercises on the Intensity of Dysmenorrhea Pain Among Adolescent Girls in Nanggewer Hamlet, Mekarsari Village, Cipaku Subdistrict, Ciamis Regency, in 2025

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescents are individuals aged between 10 and 19 years. One of the common health problems experienced by adolescent girls during menstruation is menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), characterized by severe lower abdominal pain such as cramps, throbbing, or dull aches that last for a prolonged period. This condition can interfere with daily activities and lower the quality of life. One non-pharmacological method that can be used to reduce dysmenorrhea pain is abdominal stretching exercise, which is a form of abdominal muscle stretching that stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain relievers. This study aims to determine the implementation of abdominal stretching exercise on the intensity of dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls in Dusun Nanggewer, Mekarsari Village, Cipaku Subdistrict, Ciamis Regency. This research used a descriptive quantitative method with purposive sampling technique. The sample consisted of 10 respondents who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The instruments used were the SOP for abdominal stretching exercise and a pain assessment sheet using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). The results showed that before the therapy, all respondents (100%) experienced dysmenorrhea. After the therapy, all respondents (100%) reported a decrease in pain intensity. Therefore, abdominal stretching exercise is effective in reducing dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls.