Association of Menstrual Disorders with Body Mass Index in Undergraduate Medical Students

Authors

  • Shabnam Rizvi Dept. Of Obst. And Gynaecology, Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. 226020
  • Fareha Khatoon Dept. Of Obst. And Gynaecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Uttar Pradesh, India. 226003
  • Ayesha Ahmad Dept. Of Obst. And Gynaecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Uttar Pradesh, India. 226003
  • Kashish Ayaz Khan Dept. Of Obst. And Gynaecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Uttar Pradesh, India. 226003
  • - Ekta Dept. Of Obst. And Gynaecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Uttar Pradesh, India. 226003
  • Kajal Singh Dept. Of Obst. And Gynaecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Uttar Pradesh, India. 226003

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v5i3.283

Keywords:

Dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, menstrual blood loss, menstrual disorders.

Abstract

Objective: Menstrual disorders constitute one of the major problems faced by medical students globally. Amongst the various factors attributed as causative factors in menstrual cycle variations, include body mass index [BMI] is the most easily modifiable factor. As we still do not have clear answers, this study was planned to study the association of menstrual disorders with BMI.

Methodology: This is a cross sectional study, done in undergraduate female medical students in the age group of 18 to 30 years. Exclusion criteria included pregnancy, breast feeding, <12 months post-partum, <6 months post abortion/miscarriage, concomitant medical disorders and intake of hormonal medication. Data was collected for socio-demographic variables, detailed menstrual history, obstetric and medical history. Examination recorded anthropometric details, hirsutism, acne, any signs of virilization. Menstrual cycle variables were studied for their association with BMI.

Results: A total of 254 students participated in the study with an average age of 23.9 years. Dysmenorrhea was globally found. Majority of cases were mild dysmenorrhea. Premenstrual syndrome [PMS] was seen commonly, commonest symptoms being mood swings and abdominal cramps. There was no association between mean menstrual blood loss [MBL], PMS and BMI and poor association with dysmenorrhea.

Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea and PMS were very commonly seen and were not related to BMI. The mean MBL was independent of BMI. A rise in BMI had a positive association with cycle irregularity.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 05 No. 03 July’21 Page: 330-335

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Published

2021-02-06

How to Cite

Rizvi, S., Khatoon, F., Ahmad, A., Khan, K. A., Ekta, .-., & Singh, K. (2021). Association of Menstrual Disorders with Body Mass Index in Undergraduate Medical Students. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 5(3), 330–335. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v5i3.283

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2021)

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