Influence of lifestyle factors with the outcome of menstrual disorders among adolescents and young women in West Bengal, India.

ABSTRACT: Menstruation is a natural phenomenon for every female, starting from adolescents to menopausal age. Any disturbances in menstrual patterns can eventually affect one's physical as well as psychological health which in turn hamper the quality of life of women. Several factors including genetic predisposition as well as lifestyle modifications adversely affect normal menstrual patterns. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the prevalence of menstrual disorders among adolescents and young women as well as the associated risk factors. A cross-sectional random survey was conducted from January 2020 to January 2022 in various schools and colleges. A structured questionnaire was prepared which include anthropometric details, demographic information, and lifestyle patterns. The data were extracted fo

SUBMITTER: Dhar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10393940 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature