Factors associated with regularity and length of menstrual cycle: Korea Nurses' Health Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Menstrual cycle characteristics are linked to reproductive function and long-term health outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate menstrual cycle patterns, characterized by regularity and length, and associated factors among women in the Korea Nurses' Health Study.

Methods

A total of 9335 premenopausal women aged 22-45 years were included in this cross-sectional study. Regularity and length of menstrual cycles were self-reported, and their associations with reproductive, lifestyle, and occupational factors were examined using binomial and multinomial logistic regression models. Adjusted least-square means of menstrual distress, depressive symptoms, stress, fatigue, anxiety, and sleep problems were estimated according to menstrual cycle characteristics using generali

SUBMITTER: Song S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9438137 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature