ABSTRACT Although kinesio taping has emerged as a potential non‐invasive and non‐pharmacological therapy for pain management in various conditions, its effectiveness in reducing menstrual pain remains inconsistent across trials. Data were sourced from seven English databases (from inception to January 2025), reference lists of published reviews, and gray literature. Random‐effects meta‐analysis was performed for randomized controlled trials. Predefined subgroup and sensitivity analyses were conducted to explore the contribution of heterogeneity. Seventeen randomized controlled trials (2013–2025) were included, with 12 studies ( n = 566 participants) meta‐analyzed and five studies synthesized narratively. Kinesio taping demonstrated moderate reductions in primary dysmenorrhea pain (SMD = −0.61, 95% CI: −0.95 to −0.28, p < 0.001; I 2 = 71%) and analgesic use (SMD = −0.50, 95% CI: −0.77 to −0.23, p < 0.001; I 2 = 4%). Subgroup analyses identified significant pain reduction variations by taping duration and control group type. No significant differences were found based on countries, the intervention provider (professional vs. self‐help), taping tension, taping frequency, menstrual cycle, and whether kinesio taping was used alone or in combination with other methods. Kinesio taping is effective in reducing primary dysmenorrhea and the use of oral analgesics in females.
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