Abstract

Background and purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of ice massage in Hugo point and spleen point 6 on the severity of primary dysmenorrhea in students. Methods: This study was counducted on 90 female students residing in dorms. The instruments used in this study were Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain and a watch. Results: The mean of pain intensity in the two groups of ice massage on the Hugo point and ice massage on spleen point 6 was significantly reduced after the intervention (P<0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, ice massage on the Hugo point and spleen point 6 significantly decreased the pain intensity in the primary dysmenorrhea.