Pilot Study to Investigate the Effect of a Dysmenorrhoea App

The dysmenorrhoea app (Pia-App) is evidence-based and helps patients to implement continuous multimodal (pain) treatment that is integrated into everyday life. Symptoms, events, influencing factors and examinations can be recorded in a specialised diary. Diary evaluations and learning modules on dysmenorrhoea and other relevant topics promote understanding of the condition and self-efficacy. An intelligent evaluation suggests suitable evidence-based and appropriate exercises. In the learning modules, patients can learn about the menstrual cycle, menstrual pain and self-management methods in a structured way. For example, there are structured courses on physiotherapy, yoga, stress reduction and relaxation methods such as progressive muscle relaxation and autogenic training.