الفهرس 
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Abstract
Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most frequent gynecological problems in female adolescents. It usually appears in menstrual cycles involving ovulations without any pathological conditions. Sixty percent of menstrual cycles are ovulatory in 1-2 years after menarche. Therefore, primary dysmenorrhea emerges 1-2 years after menarche when ovulatory menstrual cycles are established. It is frequently encountered at middle and late adolescence (Bokaie et al., 2013)
The therapeutic efficacy of Acupressure was considered similar to that of ibuprofen in relief of dysmenorrhea. Acupressure (both administered and self-applied) at Sanyinjiao significantly reduced menstrual pain. Acupressure is a relatively effective, cost-free method of self-care if the patient is not interested in taking medications (Gharloghi et al., 2012).Acupressure is a suitable non-pharmacological technique that is easy to perform and effective in alleviating pain, without causing adverse side effects for females. It can be used to reduce the menstrual pain rather than using pharmacological methods.
The current study was conducted at Nursing School and General Secondary School at El-Shohadaa city, Menoufia Governorate to study the effect of Sp6 Acupressure on menstrual pain among adolescents.This study included a total of 100 adult females were selected randomly and the experimental research design was used. The study sample was divided into two equal groups (intervention group & control group) each group included 50 girls. Data were collected through a constructed interview questionnaire (that was developed by the researcher based on pertinent literature and guidance of supervisors), and pain rating scales including Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) part I which used for the assessment of pain intensity & sites of pain, before intervention (8a.m) and after the intervention (8p.m) during the first three days of menstruation of each girl for two consecutive months.