Current situation of menstruation and gynecological diseases prevalence among Chinese women: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gynecological diseases have been taken attention and studied worldwide. Although, no recent studies have delineated the magnitude of gynecological diseases among Chinese women. This study aims to evaluate the current situation of menstruation and gynecological diseases prevalence among Chinese women.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a hospital affiliated with Nanjing medical university in Nanjing, China between September 2021 and February 2022. A sample size of 977 women aged 18-52 years participated in a face-to-face interview questionnaire. Logistic regression was performed to determine whether pubertal timing and menstrual characteristics were associated with gynecological diseases.

Results

The most prevalent gynecological disease was dys

SUBMITTER: Bigambo FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9254498 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature