Prevalence and Impact of Dysmenorrhea Among University Students in Ireland.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD), or painful menstruation, is a common gynecological condition that can cause intense pain and functional disability in women of reproductive age. As a nonmalignant condition, PD is relatively understudied and poorly managed. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and impact of PD among third-level students in Ireland.

Design

A cross-sectional observational design was used.

Methods

Students (n = 892; age range = 18-45 years) completed an online survey on menstrual pain characteristics, pain management strategies, pain interference, and pain catastrophizing.

Results

The prevalence of PD was 91.5% (95% confidence interval = 89.67-93.33). Nonpharmacological management strategies were most popular (95.1%); of the

SUBMITTER: Durand H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8666000 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature