Shadi Ahmadi - MS.c Midwifery⃰⃰⃰⃰

Introduction: menstrual bleeding is the most common complaint of women, and more than ۵۰% of women worldwide suffer from it. The imbalance of prostaglandin secretion from the endometrium in the menstrual cycle is effective in primary dysmenorrhoea and menstrual bleeding. Today, due to the side effects of chemical drugs and the remarkable effectiveness of medicinal plants, people are inclined to use medicinal plants. For this purpose, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the role of medicinal herbs in the intensity and volume of menstrual bleedingMethodology: In this study, Magiran, SID, Google scholar, Cochrane, Pubmed, Scopus, Web of science and Web of knowledge databases with Persian keywords menstrual bleeding and herbs, herbs and menstrual bleeding, intensity of menstrual bleeding and The severity of menstrual bleeding and clinical trial and its English equivalent were searched without time limit. At first, ۶۲۶ articles were reviewed, then ۳۶ articles matching the study inclusion criteria were reviewed, and finally ۱۲ articles that were in line with the research objectives were fully used.Findings: Based on the results, several plants of lavender, fennel, European thyme (garden), chamomile, sage, rosemary, honey, ginger, vitagenus, valerian and flax seed can reduce the intensity and volume of bleeding with dysentery. The primary menorah should be effective.Conclusion: The use of medicinal plants with analgesic, antioxidant, anti-bloating and anti-inflammatory properties can be used as a supplement and replacement of chemical drugs in reducing the intensity of bleeding associated with primary dysmenorrhea

primary dysmenorrhea, medicinal plants, menstrual bleeding