<![CDATA[Dysmenorrhea refers to menstruation pain frequently seen by women of reproductive age, which can impede everyday activities, comfort, and productivity. One non-pharmacological approach to alleviating dysmenorrhea pain is the intake of natural substances, such as ginger and pineapple. Ginger possesses active chemicals that have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, whereas pineapple contains bromelain, which may aid in mitigating inflammation. This study is to assess the impact of ginger and pineapple juice consumption on the alleviation of dysmenorrhea pain levels in women of reproductive age at RS Bhayangkara Tingkat III Manado. This research employs a quantitative methodology utilizing a quasi-experimental design characterized by a one-group pretest-posttest framework. The sample comprised 26 fertile women suffering from dysmenorrhea. The pain scale was assessed prior to and during the intervention utilizing the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods with the paired sample t-test at a significance level of 0.05. The research findings indicate that the mean pain scale prior to the intervention was 6.85, which diminished to 4.31 post-intervention, resulting in an average reduction of 2.54. The majority of respondents, 24 individuals or 92.3%, reported a reduction in the pain scale. The statistical analysis yielded a p-value of 0.000, signifying a substantial impact of ginger and pineapple juice on alleviating dysmenorrhea discomfort levels. This study concludes that the treatment of ginger and pineapple juice helps alleviate dysmenorrhea pain in women of reproductive age at RS Bhayangkara Tingkat III Manado.]]>
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