Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This analysis helps to find out the pattern of menstruation among college students in Tamilnadu India. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a survey was conducted in various colleges in Dindigul District. These questionnaires were based on socioeconomic data, menarche, menstrual cycle flow, and their perception of menstruation. Results: The age of menarche was 77.7% of the students attaining earlier (9-12). Dysmenorrhea (65%), premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (71.2%), and irregular cycles (33.8%) were found to be common problems among teenagers. Conclusion: Adolescents need to be educated about menstrual health and menstrual disorder.
Source: The Bioscan.
Authors: Selvalakshmi S, Lakshmanan S
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404416967