To evaluate the effect of perceived stress on menstrual function

Menstrual irregularities affect 2-5% of childbearing women, a number that is considerably higher among females under constant stress during a cycle. To study the effect of perceived stress on cycle length, regularity and dysmenorrhoea. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 female undergraduat...

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Published in:	Journal of clinical and diagnostic research Vol. 9; no. 3; pp. QC01 - QC03
Main Authors:	Nagma, Shahida, Kapoor, Garima, Bharti, Rekha, Batra, Achla, Batra, Aruna, Aggarwal, Abha, Sablok, Aanchal
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India JCDR Research and Publications (P) Limited 01-03-2015 JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
Subjects:	dysmenorrhoea irregular menstrual cycle menstrual irregularities Obstetrics and Gynaecology Section Dysmenorrhoea Irregular menstrual cycle Menstrual irregularities
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Summary:	Menstrual irregularities affect 2-5% of childbearing women, a number that is considerably higher among females under constant stress during a cycle. To study the effect of perceived stress on cycle length, regularity and dysmenorrhoea. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 female undergraduate students of a medical college. A questionnaire along with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart (PBAC) was provided to the students. The menstrual pattern was then correlated with the PSS using the chi- square test and the Fisher's Exact test for statistical analysis. Out of the 100 undergraduate medical students, 30 students had a PSS score >20 while 70 had a score ≤20. An association was established between high stress levels (PSS >20) and menstrual irregularity. No association was found in students with PSS >20 with hypomenorrhoea, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea, long cycle length and short cycle length. High stress levels (PSS >20) was associated with only menstrual irregularities and not with duration, amount of flow or dysmenorrhoea. Hence, other causes should be looked for in young women complaining of menstrual problems before stress is assumed to be the cause.
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ISSN:	2249-782X 0973-709X
DOI:	10.7860/JCDR/2015/6906.5611