무용전공대학생과 일반대학생의 월경현상과 월경곤란증에 관한 비교

도정님(Jung Mm Do) 한국무용과학회 2005 한국무용과학회지 Vol.10 No.-

본 연구는 수도권 지역에 위치한 대학 무용과에 개학 중인 경력이 10년이상의 무용전공자로, 한국무용 58명, 발레 48명, 현대무용 20명과 충북지역의 C대학의 디자인 전공학생 113명을 대상으로 MDQ(Menstrual Distress Questionnaire;Moos,1977)를 기초로 재작성한 설문지를 이용하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS WIN 11.5 프로그램의 x2(Chi-square) 검증과 교차분석을 이용하여 월경현상(월경상태, 월강주기, 월경량)의 특성, 월경 전·중의 신체적·정신적 중상을 전공여부, 전공발로 비교 연구하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 초경 후 생리통의 시작 시기는 일반대학생이 초경 후 1년미만이 34.2%로 가장 높게 나타났으며 l-2년 후에서는 무용전공대학생이 24.4%로 높게 나타났다. 전공별로는 한국무용이 1-2년 후가 25.5%로 가장 높게 나타났다. 2 월경주기는 23-35일에 무용전공대학생 59.3%, 일반대학생 59.0%으로 가장 높게 나타났으며 전공별로는 현대무용이 65.0%로 가장 높게 나타났다. 3. 월경량은 보통이다가 일반대학생이 71.8%, 무용전공대학생이 53.7%로 나타났으며 전공별로는 현대무용이 60.0%로 가장 높게 나타났다. 4. 월경곤란증에 나타나는 신체적 중상은 전공여부와 전공별에 상관없이 월경전 증후군으로 하복통(18.9%), 유방팽만감(14.6%), 식용증진(10.6%), 복부팽만감(8.6%), 요통(9.1%)의 순으로 나타났으며 월경중 증후군으로는 하복통 (21.4%), 요통(11.1%), 복부팽만감(10.6%), 유방팽만감(8.6%), 피로(8.0%)의 순으로 나타났다. 5. 월경곤란증에 나타나는 정산적 증상은 전공여부와 전공별에 상관없이 월경 전 증후군으로 신경 예민(25.2%), 분노, 짜증(16.4%), 잦은 감정 변화(13.7%), 우울(13.5%), 불쾌감(7.8%) 순으로 나타났으며 월경 중 증후군으로는 신경 예민(27.4%), 불쾌감(17.0%), 분노, 짜증(15.7%), 잦은 감정의 변화(15.2%), 우울(10.1%) 순으로 나타났다. 6. 월경곤란증으로 인해 약물 복용여부는 가끔한다에 일반대학생 35.2%, 무용전공대학생 28.5%로 가장 높게 나타났으며, 전공별로는 복용 안한다가 현대무용에서 35.0%로 가장 높게 나타났다. 본 연구 결과를 통해 볼때 무용이 월경현상의 변화나 월경 곤란증을 감소한다고 해석하기는 무리가 따르므로 무용과 월경간의 관계를 규명하고 심리적인 측면뿐 아니라 월경곤란증에 관여하는 호르몬 분비들을 포함한 체계적인 연구가 이루어져야 한다고 사료된다. Following research is conducted by the dance major students who are currently enrolled in university in metropolitan area andhas over 10 years of experiences in the related fields. Research has conducted a survey, which is regenerated based on MDQ, on 58 Korean dance students 48 ballet students, 20 modern ballet students, and 113 design major students of C university in ChongJu area Research studied characteristics of menstruation phenomenon and physical and mental symptoms of before and middle of menstruation; then it investigated the results by comparing the effects between different majors with using chi-square test of SPSS WIN 11.5 and cross-tabulation the results of the study are presented below. 1. Statistics show that 34.2% of general university students experienced initial mens-truation symptoms within a year after the first menstruation which is the highest, 24.4% of dance major students experienced initial menstruation symptoms 1-2 years after the first menstruation Between the different majors, it appears that the highest statistic is 25.5% of Korean dance students who experienced initial menstruation symptoms 1-2 years after the first menstruation. 2. The length of menstruation was determined to be 23-35 days with dance major stud-ents scoring 59.3% and general university students scoring 59.0%. Between the different majors, the modern dance students have scored the highest with 65.0%. 3. The amount of menstruation was determined to be normal with general university stud-ents scoring 71.8% and dance major students scoring 53.7%. Between the different majors, the modern dance students have scored the highest with 60.0%. 4 Physical effects of a menstruation were determined to have no relationship with stud-ents' major. Physical symptoms before a menstruation are abdominal cramps (18.9%), breast tenderness (14.6%), incrase in appetite (10.6%), bloating (10.2%), and lumbago (9.1%). Physical symptoms during a menstruation are abdominal cramps 214%), lumbago (11.1%), bloating (10.6%), breast tenderness (8.6%), and exhaustion (8.0%). 5. Mental effects of a menstruation were also determined to have no relationship with students' major. Mental symptoms before a menstruation are paranoia (25.2%), anger or irritability (16.4%), frequent change of emotion (13.7%), depression (13.3%), and unpleasantness (7.8%). Mental symptoms during a menstruation are paranoia (27.4%), unpleasantness (17.0%), anger or irritability (15.7%), frequent change of emotion (15.2%), and depression (10.1%). 6. Statistics considering whether or not taking a medical supplements to relive symp-tons show that the students who occasionally take the medicine scored thehighest with general university students scoring 35.2% and dance major students scoring 28.5%. Between the different majors, the modern dance students who answered no have scored the highest with 35.0%. Research indicates that sure it is difficult to conclude that the darting can reduce the change or symptoms of a menstruation, it is necessary to closely examine the relationships between dancing and menstruation and also through investigation on ejection of menstruation related hormones is necessary.

요가운동이 여대생들의 월경에 따른 헤모글로빈과 혈중젖산 농도에 미치는 영향

임회진(Lim Hoe-Jin),남상남(Nam Sang-Nam) 한국체육과학회 2006 한국체육과학회지 Vol.15 No.4

The purpose of this study was to compare the changes of hemoglobin and blood lactate according to different yoga exercise for female university students on menstruation and post-menstruation. The subjects consisted of Groups(n20) of female university students(on menstruation: Group A(n=10) and post-menstruation: Group B(n=10)). Yoga exercise was performed for 2-days. Exercise before, after, exercised after 20 min on menstruation and exercise before, after, after 20 min on post-menstruation. The changes of hemoglobin and blood lactate were measured 3 times(before the exercise , after the exercise, after 20 min). There was no statistically changes in hemoglobin results before the exercise, after the exercise, after 20 min on menstruation and post-menstruation. Blood lactate was significantly changes in hemoglobin results before the exercise, after the exercise, after 20 min on menstruation and post-menstruation. But hemoglobin and blood lactate were no statistically changed on menstruation and post-menstruation (p<.05).

서비스디자인 프로세스를 적용한 초등학교 월경 교육 자료 프로토타입 제안 연구

김수빈,박민수,성채린,안도희,안지수 (사)한국커뮤니케이션디자인협회 커뮤니케이션디자인학회 2022 커뮤니케이션 디자인학연구 Vol.80 No.-

This study recognized that menstruation education conducted in elementary school is an important first step in forming a positive attitude toward menstruation. In this regard, it was attempted to suggest menstruation education materials for 5th and 6th grade girls in elementary school by improving the problems of menstruation education materials, which are currently conducted through fragmentary information delivery. First, the current status of menstruation education was understood through theoretical review and its importance was confirmed. For the prototype proposal, the service design process 4D (Discover-Define-Develop-Deliver) process was performed. Using a step-by-step methodology, it was confirmed that the core needs of providers and beneficiaries of menstruation education were practical educational materials applicable to menstruation. Based on this, the contents of menstruation education materials consisted of three categories: knowledge transfer about menstruation, introduction and use of menstrual products, and sharing of feelings about menstruation. The design direction was applied as storytelling to inspire interest in menstruation education subjects and help understanding, and suggested that can be experienced. This study is meaningful in that it approached the service design process to construct and visualize user-centered practical menstrual education content. This will be usable as a method for producing effective menstrual education materials in the future. 본 연구는 초등학교에서 실시하는 월경 교육이 사춘기 여학생들이 월경에 대한 긍정적인 태도를 형성하는 데 중요한 첫 단계라는 것을 인식하였다. 단편적인 정보 전달로 이루어지고 있는 현 월경 교육 자료의 문제점을 개선하여 초등학교 5, 6학년 여학생을 대상으로 월경 교육 자료를 제안하고자 하였다. 먼저, 이론 고찰을 통해 월경 교육의 현황을 이해하고, 중요성을 확인하였다. 프로토타입 제안을 위해 서비스디자인 프로세스 4D(발견-정의-개발-전달)를 수행하였다. 단계별 방법론을 사용하여 월경 교육의 제공자와 수요자의 핵심 요구가 월경 시에 적용 가능한실질적 교육 자료라는 것을 도출하였다. 이에 월경 교육 자료의 콘텐츠는 월경에 대한 지식 전달, 월경 용품 소개및 활용 방법, 월경에 대한 감정 공유의 세 가지로 구성하였다. 월경 교육 대상자의 관심을 고취하고 이해를 돕고자 스토리텔링으로 시각화하였으며, 체험할 수 있는 월경 용품 및 관련 소품을 제공하는 프로토타입을 제안하였다. 본 연구는 서비스디자인 프로세스로 접근하여 사용자 중심의 실제적 월경 교육 콘텐츠 구성하고 시각화를 시도했다는 점에서 의의가 있다. 이는 향후, 실효적인 월경 교육 자료 제작을 위한 방법으로 활용할 수 있다.

근대 초 영국의 여성 몸 담론 - 월경을 중심으로 -

배혜정 ( Bae Hyejeong ) 영국사학회 2017 영국연구 Vol.38 No.-

본 연구의 목적은 근대 초 영국 여성의 몸에 대한 태도, 특히 월경에 대한 주요 담론들을 추적하는 것이다. 이를 통해 평범한 생리 현상이 역사적으로 문화적으로 어떻게 구성되었는지 탐구한다. 근대 초 영국에서 월경에 대한 종교와 민간전승, 의학 담론은 각 분야의 특성에 맞게 월경을 정의하면서 대체로 부정적인 태도를 공유했다. 이는 담론 생산자들이 거의 전부 남성인 탓일 수도, 아직은 여성 생리학에 대한 이해가 ‘덜’ 과학적인 탓일 수도 있다. 그러나 가장 중요한 이유는 여성 몸을 상징하는 월경이, 다름 아닌 여성의 지위를 고스란히 반영하기 때문일 것이다. 이에 종교와 민간전승, 의학 담론은 월경(혈)을 각각 저주, 마법적 힘, 몸의 찌꺼기로 규정하고 이런 해석을 통해 여성을 둘러싼 기존 통념을 뒷받침했다. 하지만 근대 초 여성은 이런 주류 담론에 짓눌리면서도 서로 월경 경험을 공유하며 여성만의 시각을 일정정도 가졌던 것으로 보인다. 월경이 질병이 아니라 자연스런 생리 과정임을 인식했고, 월경을 임신 가능성으로 여겨 긍정적으로 수용하기도 했다. 결국, 근대 초 월경에 대한 여러 태도는 월경에 대한 인식 변화가 여성 생리학의 진전만으로 이루어지는 것이 아님을 시사해준다. 곧 여성의 지위 그 자체의 변화가 반드시 수반되어야 한다는 점을 보여주는 것이다. The purpose of this paper is to examine discourses on the female body, focusing on attitudes towards menstruation in early modern England. I traced how the ordinary physiological phenomenon was structured culturally and historically and how woman women in this period experienced menstruation. Religious views, medical explanations, and popular beliefs shared a generally negative attitude towards menstruation, though there were conflicting views also existed. They described menstruation as ‘a god’s curse’, ‘a magical power’, and ‘the impurities in the female body,’ respectively. This was because beliefs about the inferiority of women shaped ideas about menstruation, and beliefs about menstruation helped to reinforce the idea that women were inferior. After all, the fact that negative view of the menstruation, such as a taboo of silence, has not disappeared to this day demonstrates that there still remains a problem with the status and awareness of women. However, while accepting men’s negative attitudes towards menstruation, women seem to have had their own views on menstruation to the extent that they share menstrual experiences with one another in early modern England. They were aware that menstruation was not a disease but a natural physiological process, and they accepted menstruation positively as the high possibility of fertility. They also used the taboo for menstruation as an opportunity to have their own time and space, and reversely used the menstrual stimulant as needed. In conclusion, various attitudes toward menstruation in early modern England suggest that changes in understanding of menstruation was not solely due to development of female physiology. In other words, it shows that not only women’s own efforts but also changes in women’s status must be accompanied to this process.

월경에 따른 발레무용연습이 젖산 및 스트레스 호르몬에 미치는 영향

최지연 한국코칭능력개발원 2008 코칭능력개발지 Vol.10 No.2

After ballet-majoring students' menstruation and post-menstruation, with practicing ballet dance, to survey having influence on Blood Lactate&Stress Hormone density, this research was enforced. Before and after exercise, as result of measurement the Blood Lactate& Stress Hormone density, it was taken like this conclusion. 1. At variation of Stress Hormone density, it was shown up a little difference to show increase in epinephrine. And it was not shown up a little difference in Norepinephrine, Cortisol, ACTH when menstruation. When post-menstruation(7days after menstruation), it was shown up a little difference in Cortisol(shown up decrease). And it was not shown up a little difference in Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, ACTH.2. At variation of Blood Lactate density, it was shown up a little difference(increase when menstruation). And It was not shown up a little difference(increase when post-menstruation).This research will result in one time exercise each when menstruation and post-menstruation. With subject of general people, we will need to inspect the effects that carrying out practice method, menstruation cycle, long-time ballet dance exercise program.

Menstruation in India

Nikita Arora 이화여자대학교 아시아여성학센터 2017 이화여자대학교 아시아여성학센터 학술대회자료집 Vol.2017 No.7

Menstruation is one of the oldest biological and social phenomenons that possess the potential to cut across continents and societies. Quite often, it has been associated with emotions of awe and fear, and worship and sacredness in primitive societies that had no means and knowledge of understanding the biology of menstruation. However, how it transformed into a taboo subject, particularly in India, where traces of celebrating menstruation can still be found, demands speculation. Considering menstrual taboos intrinsically related to their societies and practices, this paper tends to investigate and unravel the relationship between menstrual myths/stigmas, the Hindu religion, and the times of their origin and propagation. It attempts to establish a parallel relationship between the development of patriarchal economies and menstrual stigmas, between male domination and defamation of menstruation. Further, it tends to problematize the contemporary scenario, where despite significant medical interventions in reproductive and sexual health, menstrual taboos enjoy an upper hand in menstruators and non-menstruators knowledge about menstruation. The second aspect of this research paper focuses on the consequences of menstrual taboos, for which I will refer to the research conducted by Happy to Bleed as well as other secondary sources. The underlying logic and understanding is that the stigmas and silence surrounding menstruation, on one hand, foster a sense of inferiority and substandardness among women and other menstruators. Analyzed psychologically, menstrual taboos have the ability to play the role of a catalyst in persuading women to internalize the status of other been accorded to them by patriarchy; they can be and are in fact tools of silencing women and controlling their sexuality and mobility by means of religious beliefs. On the other hand, this silence and shame leads to a dangerous lack of awareness about menstrual health and a large scale absence of hygienic menstrual care products among menstruators. This is to say that while menstruation remains a taboo topic, market dominates menstrual health of individuals and while doing so, it not only retains the prejudices surrounding menstruation, but also puts at grave risk the health of menstruators as well as that of ecology. Therefore, the paper will attempt to bridge the gaps between menstrual taboos, its various manifestations, and its implications on individuals and society as a whole.

여대생들의 생리주기에 따른 요가운동이 요성분 변화에 미치는 영향

임희진(Hoe Jin Lim) 한국생활환경학회 2007 한국생활환경학회지 Vol.14 No.4

The purpose of this study was to compared the changes of urine components according to yoga program for female university students on menstruation and post-menstruation. The subjects consisted of Groups (16) of female university students. Group A (n = 8) was exercise group 3 times for a week during 2 months and Group B (n = 8) was no exercise group. Yoga program was performed for 2-days. Urine components measured 2 times (before the exercise, after the exercise) on menstruation and post-menstruation. Urine components was changed in Glucose, Protein results before the exercise, after the exercise on menstruation and post-menstruation in Group A and Group B. PH was statistically changed on menstruation and post-menstruation in Group B (p < .05). Group A and Group B statistically changed after exercise on menstruation. But Bilirubin, Urobilinogen and Ketone Body were no changed in before and after the exercise on menstruation and post-menstruation in Group A and Group B. Therefore regular Yoga program is effect glucose, pH, protein of urine components on menstruation cycle.

여성 월경(月經 Menstruation)의 유학(儒學)적 맥락

왕화영 한국여성철학회 2020 한국여성철학 Vol.34 No.-

Women's menstruation, a very natural phenomenon, has never been understood merdy in terms of physiology. It rather has been the object of taboo, disgust, or shame in many societies throughout a history. By challenging the taboos surrounding menstruation, modern feminists have sought to overcome sociocultural control over women's bodies. In South Korea, however, no serious philosophical work or research based on pre-modern texts can be located. This paper analyzes a broad range of "Confucian" texts, including medical texts that were influenced by Confucian philosophy, other religious texts that influenced Confucian natural philosophy, and writings of Korean Confucian scholars during the Joseon dynasty (朝鮮1392-1910). The Song dynasty is also when Confucian scholars first start to show a systematic interest in the human body as a part of natural philosophy. Women's menstruation also began to appear. Korean Confucian scholars during the Joseon period shared a general understanding of the human body and medicine, and their views are reflected in their beliefs and attitudes about menstruation. Overall, they do not show explicit interest in women's bodies from an anatomical perspective and it is extremely rare to find Confucian texts mentioning women's menstruation. Despite the scarcity of reference, some materials reveal invaluable insights. An analysis of Confucian texts on menstruation reveals two general views: one focusing on disgust/taboo and the other on creation/cure. On neither view is menstruation understood as a natural phenomenon that occurs within the female body, rather, on either view, it is socio-culturally constructed. This new finding will help us navigate their views on women's bodies and their place within Confucian cosmology and ontology. 여성의 월경은 매우 자연스러운 몸의 변화임에도 불구하고 생리학적 현상으로만 이해된 적이 없다. 가부장제 사회에서 여성의 월경 혹은 월경혈은 불순하고 깨끗하지 않은 것으로서 혐오와 타부의 대상이 되어 왔다. 페미니스트들은 이러한 혐오와 타부에 저항함으로써 여성의 몸을 둘러싼 사회문화적 억압을 해체시키는 노력을 해왔다. 그러나 월경은 한국사회에서 여성철학적 혹은 유학적 연구의 주요 대상이 되지 못해왔다. 본고는 유학 텍스트의 범위를 유학적 소양을 지닌 유의들의 의학서와 조선시대 문집 등으로 넓히고, 그 속에서 여성의 월경에 대한 유학적 맥락을 찾아내는 데 목적을 둔다. 송대 이후 유학자들은 불교와 도교의 영향 속에서 새로운 사상을 정립했으며, 그 과정에서 그들의 자연철학과 몸에 대한 이해도 새롭게 구성되었다. 유학적 맥락에서 여성의 몸과 월경에 대한 인식이 드러나기 시작하는 것도 바로 이 시기이다. 조선시대 유학자들은 여성의 월경(혈)에 대한 혐오와 숭배라는 이중적인 인식을 드러낸다. 월경에 대한 사회적 편견과 선입견들은 성적 분리를 유지시키거나 강화시킨다는 점을 상기할 때, 인간의 몸, 특히 여성의 월경에 대해 침묵하는 유학에서 관련 글을 발굴하고 분석하여 유학자들의 월경에 대한 인식을 도출하는 본 논문은 여성과 인간의 몸 등에 대한 새로운 유교철학을 생성해내기 위한 노력의 시론이 되리라 기대하는 바이다.

월경전증후군과 월경에 대한 태도와의 관계에서 삶의 질의 매개효과 및 월경 전 대처방식의 조절효과

양선영,백용매 학습자중심교과교육학회 2022 학습자중심교과교육연구 Vol.22 No.20

Objectives This study verifies the mediated effects of quality of life, and moderating effects on premenstrual coping methods, in respect of Premenstrual Syndrome and attitudes towards menstruation. Methods 376 adult women in their 20s and 30s in Busan and Gyeongsangbuk-do were tested to measure premenstrual syndrome and related variables, and analyzed using Hayes' (2013) PROCESS Model 5. This model includes both indirect and controlled direct effects, and the indirect effect on the relationship between the preceding variable and the outcome variable was verified by brush wrapping, and the controlled direct effect was verified the interaction significance of the preceding variable and the control variable. Results First, the indirect effects of quality of life were examined in relation to premenstrual syndrome and attitudes towards menstruation. Second, the negative effect of premenstrual syndrome on attitudes toward menstruation showed that adjusting energy and self-care methods had moderating effects among premenstrual coping methods. However, avoiding harm, awarensess and acceptance of premenstrual change, and communication methods did not show any moderating effect. Conclusions This means that premenstrual syndrome affects the attitude towards menstruation through the quality of life. Among the premenstrual coping methods, passive coping does not reduce the negative effect of premenstrual syndrome on attitudes toward menstruation, and it means that active coping methods can reduce the negative effect of premenstrual syndrome on attitudes toward menstruation. In particular, it means that it is more effective to respond more actively, such as exercise or relaxation training, to directly alleviate symptoms rather than simply being aware of premenstrual changes. Finally, this study discussed the significance and limitations of this study and recommendations for further study. 목적 본 연구는 월경전증후군과 월경에 대한 태도와의 관계에서 삶의 질의 매개효과와 월경 전 대처방식의 조절효과를 검증하고자하였다. 방법 부산과 경북 지역의 20-30대 성인 여성 376명을 대상으로 월경전증후군과 관련 변인을 측정하기 위한 검사를 실시하였다. 또한 Hayes(2013)의 PROCESS Model 5를 이용하여 분석하였는데 이 모형은 간접효과와 조절된 직접효과를 함께 포함하고 있는 모형으로써, 선행변인과 결과변인의 관계에 대한 간접효과는 붓스래핑을 통해 유의성을 검증하였고, 조절된 직접효과는 매개변인이 종속변인에 미치는 영향을 통제한 상황에서 선행변인과 조절변인의 상호작용 유의성을 검증하였다. 결과 첫째, 월경경전증후군과 월경에 대한 태도와의 관계에서 삶의 질의 간접효과가 검증되었다. 둘째, 월경전증후군이 월경에 대한태도에 미치는 부적 영향을 월경 전 대처방식 중 에너지 조절과 자기 돌봄 방식이 조절효과를 보였다. 하지만 유해성 회피와 월경전 변화에 대한 인지 및 수용 방식, 커뮤니케이팅 방식은 조절효과를 보이지 않았다. 결론 월경전증후군이 월경에 대한 태도에 영향을 미칠 때 삶의 질을 통해서 영향을 미친다는 것을 의미한다. 월경 전 대처방식 중소극적 대처방식은 월경전증후군이 월경에 대한 태도에 미치는 부정적 영향을 경감시키지 못하며, 적극적 대처방식이 월경전증후군이 월경에 대한 태도에 미치는 부정적 영향을 경감시킬 수 있다는 것을 의미한다. 특히, 월경 전 변화에 대해 단순히 인지하기 보다는직접적으로 증상을 경감시키기 위해 운동이나 이완훈련과 같이 보다 적극적으로 대처하는 것이 더 효과적임을 의미한다. 마지막으로 본 연구의 의의와 제한점 및 추후 연구를 위한 제언을 논의하였다.

Comparison of the Effects of Pilates and Aerobic Exercise on Pain, Menstruation Symptoms, and Balance in Women with Dysmenorrhea

( Su-wan Lee ),( Won-seob Shin ) 대한물리치료학회 2021 대한물리치료학회지 Vol.33 No.5

Purpose: Menstruation is associated with menstrual symptoms like pain and balance problems which have an impact on the quality of life. Pilates increases pelvic stability and reduces menstrual pain by inducing abdominal muscle contraction. This study was done to eval-uate the effects of Pilates on menstrual pain, symptoms, balance, and quality of life when compared to aerobic exercise. Methods: Thirty-nine women with menstrual pain were randomly divided into the Pilates group (n=13), aerobics group (n=13), and control group (n=13). The Pilates group performed lumbar-pelvic stabilization exercises, while the aerobic group ran on a treadmill. The control group did not undergo any intervention. The experimental groups exercised for four weeks (12 sessions) and did not exercise dur-ing menstruation. The Y-balance test was performed on the second day of menstruation to evaluate dynamic balance. The questionnaires administered immediately after menstruation were the visual analog scale (VAS), Korea Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and the modified Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ). The paired t-test was used to compare the effect of exercise within the three groups and a one-way analysis of variance was used to compare between groups. Results: VAS and MEDI-Q scores significantly decreased in the Pilates group after 4 weeks compared with those in the aerobic and con-trol groups. Moreover, ODI and Y-balance scores increased in the Pilates group compared with those in the aerobic and control groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: The Pilates stabilization exercises are effective and help in improving menstrual pain, balance and other menstrual symp-toms assessed through ODI, and MEDI-Q, compared to aerobic exercises.