Systematic Review on the Effect of Yoga Nidra on Menstrual Disorders Among Adult Women
Clinical Snapshot
PICO Framework
| P — Population | Adult women with menstrual disorders (amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea) |
| I — Intervention | Yoga nidra (guided meditation technique) |
| C — Comparator | Control groups (not specified in abstract) |
| O — Outcomes | Psychological well-being, hormonal balance, hematological profile, physiological parameters, quality of life |
Bottom Line
This systematic review suggests yoga nidra may benefit women with menstrual disorders across psychological, hormonal, and physiological domains. However, the evidence quality appears limited based on the abstract presentation. With only seven RCTs included and no quantitative pooled analysis presented, the findings should be interpreted cautiously. While yoga nidra appears safe and cost-effective as a complementary therapy, clinicians should await higher-quality evidence before making strong recommendations. The intervention's non-invasive nature makes it reasonable to consider alongside conventional treatments, but patients should be counselled that evidence remains preliminary. Further well-designed RCTs with standardized outcome measures are needed to establish definitive clinical recommendations for yoga nidra in menstrual health management.
Key Findings
P Value: Not reported
Effect Size: Not quantified in abstract
Primary Outcome: Improvements in menstrual disorder symptoms across four domains
Nnt Or Sensitivity: Not calculated
Confidence Interval: Not provided
Clinical Application
High feasibility given non-invasive, low-cost nature of yoga nidra intervention Could complement existing women's health services; not PBS-listed but accessible through yoga therapy practitioners and wellness programs Adult women with menstrual disorders seeking complementary therapy options
Abstract
Menstrual disorders including amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and dysmenorrhea significantly disrupt the normal menstrual cycle and negatively impact quality of life. Yoga nidra, a guided meditation technique, has been explored for its potential therapeutic benefits in menstrual health, although comprehensive evidence remains limited. The present systematic review aimed to assess the effect of yoga nidra on menstrual disorders by analyzing existing research and synthesizing findings. The review followed PRISMA guidelines and involved searches in PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, and Google Scholar using keywords related to yoga nidra and menstrual disorders. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria. A total of seven randomized controlled trials were included. The findings indicated improvements across four key areas of women's health: (1) psychological well-being, (2) hormonal balance, (3) hematological profile, and (4) physiological parameters. These results suggest that yoga nidra may be an effective complementary therapy for managing menstrual disorders because of its noninvasive and low-cost nature. However, further high-quality randomized controlled trials are necessary to confirm its efficacy.
References
- 1.Sony, Sadhana, Saini, V. S., Yadav, A., & Sharma, V. K. (2026). Systematic review on the effect of yoga nidra on menstrual disorders among adult women. International Journal of Yoga Therapy. https://doi.org/10.17761/2026-D-25-00025
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