The association between various menstrual disorders and well-being was mediated by anxiety: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Menstrual disorders are common health concerns that can negatively impact psychological well-being. This study examined the mediating role of future anxiety in the relationship between various menstrual disorders and well-being.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 399 Taiwanese women aged 18-48 from June 2021 to May 2022. Participants reported their menstrual cycles during the last six months. Individuals suffer from menstrual disorders if they have one of the following symptoms: infrequency, irregularity, abnormal flow volume, intermenstrual bleeding, pain/cramps, premenstrual symptoms, and one or more missed menstrual periods. Anxiety was evaluated using the Dark Future Scale. Well-being was measured using the World Health Organization's Well-being Index.

Result

SUBMITTER: Yeh CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541953 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature