Influence of Body Mass Index on Menstrual Irregularities in Adolescent girls
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the influence of Body Mass Index on the menstrual pattern in adolescent girls. Methods: Fifty adolescent girls who attained menarche were selected for the study. The data was collected by using a pre-designed pre-tested questionnaire. BMI was calculated using the formula: BMI (kg/m2) = Weight (kg) / Height 2 (m2). Results: The mean age of the girls was 19.96 (range 18 – 21 years). 49% of the fathers worked in the public sector and 2% worked in the private sector, 21% were manual workers and 30% did not mention the status of their father’s job.10% of the adolescent girls had 10 years of age of menarche, 18% of them had 11 years of age of menarche, 42% of them had 12 years of age of menarche, 20% of them had 13 years of age of menarche and 10% of them had 14 years of age at menarche. Nutritional status of the girls was determined by their Body mass index (BMI). 58% of the adolescent girls were normal (having BMI 18.5-24.9), 24% of them were overweight (BMI 25-29.9) and 4% of them were obese (BMI>=30). Conclusion: The study concludes that a many of the girls were obese. Out of the fifty girls who were checked, fourteen percent were found to be underweight. Overweight and Obese girls had infrequent periods.A statistically significant relationship was found between BMI and menstrual pattern P < 0.005).
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Sheetal Barde, Sheela Upendra, Seeta Devi
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