To study the menstrual pattern and various menstrual problems among urban adolescent girls
Journal Title: International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Adolescence is very important transitional period in which development from girlhood to womanhood with physical, psychological changes occurs. Menstruation is a milestone but there are substantial lacunae in knowledge about menstruation and related problems, which leads to severe reproductive health problems. Objective: To study the menstrual pattern and various menstrual problems among urban adolescent girls. Method: A cross sectional study carried out, total 100 adolescent girls included who attended gynecological OPD predesigned questionnaire filled after informed consent. Data was collected, compiled and analyzed. Result: Majority of adolescent girls (62%) had menarche between 10-13 yrs of age. Oligomenorrhea is most common menstrual problem (56%), dysmenorrhea was the main reason of absenteeism from school (with 42.9%). Menorrhagia along with dysmenorrhea was second most common reason (14.2%) for absenteeism from school. Conclusion: This study highlights the need of awareness of menstruation and related problems among the adolescent girls to avoid future reproductive health problems
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Dr. Nikita Gandotra, Dr. Reena Pal
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