Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding and Other Menstrual Problems of Secondary School Students in Adana, Turkey

Demir, Süleyman Cansun; Kadayýfçý, T.Oktay; Vardar, Mehmet Ali; Atay, Yılmaz

doi:10.1016/s1083-3188(00)00061-9

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“…Included variables were as follows: demographic profile, menstrual patterns and related problems, sexual behavior and contraceptive use, perceptions of gynecological health and the use of medical services. For purposes of analysis, women were divided into three groups based on age (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29), and 30-39 years in groups I, II, and III, respectively). Normal menstrual cycle was defined as 25-35 days in interval and 3-7 days in duration, and oligomenorrhea was defined as a prolonged menstrual cycle length lasting over 35 days.…”

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Reproductive Health Characteristics of Urban South Korean Women

Lee¹,

Koo²,

Yoon³

et al. 2010

Gynecol Obstet Invest

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Aims: To characterize the reproductive health of urban South Korean women of reproductive age. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey on menstrual patterns, sexual behavior, utilization of contraception, and perception of gynecological diseases was administered to 500 women from 15 to 39 years of age in five major cities of South Korea. Results: Among the respondents, 76.8 and 25% experienced dysmenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding, respectively. Two-thirds of the respondents with dysmenorrhea used analgesics. After analgesics, herbal medicine was the next most commonly used treatment. The mean age of first sexual intercourse was 24.3 years, and 68.8% of the sexually active women used contraception. The most commonly used contraceptive method was the condom (79.7%), and many women (up to 62.2%) demonstrated a distorted understanding of oral contraceptives. Although many women were aware of general gynecological diseases such as cervical cancer (77%), endometriosis (64.4%), and leiomyoma (62.6%), only 22.2% of the respondents had visited a clinic for a gynecological examination, and among those who had visited a clinic, the main reason for the visit was pregnancy (44.1%). Conclusion: The results of this survey provide insight into and allow us to characterize the reproductive health status of urban South Korean women.

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Reproductive Health Characteristics of Urban South Korean Women

Lee¹,

Koo²,

Yoon³

et al. 2010

Gynecol Obstet Invest

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“…54 Similarly, out of 3000 Turkish girls, 38.7% reported pain with menses, 4.5% sought medical treatment for irregular bleeding, 46.6% experienced PMS, and 15.8% believed their performance on school examinations was affected by their irregular menses. 55 Adolescent knowledge of the menstrual process on a rudimentary level may be lacking, but their physical and emotional experiences are significant.…”

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A narrative review of medical, chiropractic, and alternative health practices in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea

Spears

2005

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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“…A study on 5000 adolescents reported a 43% irregular cycle rate with 20% having irregular menses even after 5 years post menarche (Widholm & Kantero, 1971) 15 . Demir et al (Demir et al, 2000) 6 reported a 36.7% irregular menses rate. Stressful events (physical, emotional, social) and/or the competitive life style including severe exercise and marked weight loss, can contribute to the incidence of oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea.…”

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“…Studies on menstrual disorders in college students and school students have shown a prevalence of about 11.3% to14.6%; oligomenorrhoea or amenorrhea is the main complaint in 72.5% of these (Bachmann & Kemmann, 1982;Demir, Kadayyfcy, Vardar, & Atay, 2000;Singh, 1981) 13,6,1 . A study on 5000 adolescents reported a 43% irregular cycle rate with 20% having irregular menses even after 5 years post menarche (Widholm & Kantero, 1971) 15 .…”

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Poor Correlation of Stress Levels and Menstrual Patterns among Medical Students

Sood

Devi

Daher

et al. 2017

jABs

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Background: There are conflicting reports about the effect of psychological stress upon menstruation. We studied menstrual patterns and stress in 254 undergraduate medical students. Method: All girls of years one and two were included. The students maintained menstrual records over six months. DASS questionnaires measured stress. Salivary cortisol levels were also measured. Results: In year 1 and 2 students, persisting normal cycles were 39.4% and 36.5%; normal becoming abnormal were 28.8% and 23.1%; abnormal becoming normal were 19.2% and 17.3%; persisting abnormal were 12.5% and 23.1% . Students with moderate to severe stress (20% and 21%) had less stress at six months (13% and 15%) Comment: Most students have normal menstrual patterns, and no stress. Stress if present tends to decrease with time. There is no clear association between psychological stress and menstrual abnormality.

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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding and Other Menstrual Problems of Secondary School Students in Adana, Turkey

Cited by 39 publications

References 11 publications

Reproductive Health Characteristics of Urban South Korean Women

Reproductive Health Characteristics of Urban South Korean Women

A narrative review of medical, chiropractic, and alternative health practices in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea

Poor Correlation of Stress Levels and Menstrual Patterns among Medical Students

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