A study on menstrual disorders among Young adults in Tirupati
*U. Sangeetha and **G. Sireesha
*Research Scholar, ** Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, SPMVV, Tirupati-517502 (India) **Email:sireeshagutttapalam@gmail.com *Email:sangeethaudara@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Menstrual disorders are a major public health problem for women, especially among younger age groups. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of menstrual disorders in young adults in Tirupati. To evaluate the menstrual problems especially primary dysmenorrhea, oligo menorrhea, menorrhagia, amenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its severity among young adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted through a structured questionnaire among 587 young women (UG and PG students) aged 18- 23 years in Tirupati. The data was collected on socio-demographic, anthropometry information, dietary habits, menstrual patterns, symptoms of menstrual disorders especially primary dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Prevalence of Menstrual disorders were identified and analyzed by percentages. Mean age at menarche was 13.4 ± 1.1 years, with a range of 10–18 years. Primary Dysmenorrhea reported by 290 subjects (49.40%), while 23 subjects’ (3.91%) mentioned menorrhagia, amenorrhea was noticed in 8 subjects (1.36%), while 170 (29.0%) subjects reported by oligomenorrhea, 32 (5.43%) subjects’ were suffering with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and 64 (10.90%) subjects were mentioned no menstrual problems. In conclusion Primary dysmenorrhea and irregular cycles were more prevalent in selected subjects. Majority of symptoms were pain in abdomen, menstrual cramps, back pain, irregular with light flow and unpredictable flow. Primary dysmenorrhea and irregular cycles were the important causes for college absenteeism, to attend social activities etc. To prevent menstrual disorders in young women comprehensive educational programs on lifestyle changes, such as promoting regular physical activity and healthy eating habits.