PENGARUH PEMBERIAN MINUMAN KUNYIT ASAM TERHADAP SKALA NYERI DISMENORE PRIMER PADA REMAJA PUTRI SISWI SMPS KIDS HOLY BERSINAR DI TIGA JUHAR MEDAN TAHUN 2025

A preliminary study at SMPS Kids Holy Bersinar Tiga Juhar Medan revealed that 90% of female adolescents experienced dysmenorrhea. This quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the effect of tamarind turmeric drink on the pain scale of primary dysmenorrhea among these adolescents.A total of 37 participants were purposively selected. Pain intensity was measured using a pain scale before and after the intervention. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was employed for data analysis.Results indicated that prior to the intervention, most respondents experienced significant menstrual pain that disrupted daily activities. After consuming the tamarind turmeric drink, pain intensity decreased, with many reporting only mild discomfort. Statistical analysis revealed a p-value of 0.00, indicating a significant reduction in pain intensity post-intervention.In conclusion, the administration of tamarind turmeric drink effectively alleviated primary dysmenorrhea symptoms among female adolescents at SMPS Kids Holy Bersinar Medan. This non-pharmacological approach offers a promising alternative for managing menstrual pain.