Influence of lifestyle factors with the outcome of menstrual disorders among adolescents and young women in West Bengal, India

Abstract

Menstruation is a natural phenomenon for every female, starting from adolescents to menopausal age. Any disturbances in menstrual patterns can eventually affect one’s physical as well as psychological health which in turn hamper the quality of life of women. Several factors including genetic predisposition as well as lifestyle modifications adversely affect normal menstrual patterns. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the prevalence of menstrual disorders among adolescents and young women as well as the associated risk factors. A cross-sectional random survey was conducted from January 2020 to January 2022 in various schools and colleges. A structured questionnaire was prepared which include anthropometric details, demographic information, and lifestyle patterns. The data were extracted for further statistical analysis. In the overall study population, the prevalence of PCOS, Dysmenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Polymenorrhea, Hypomenorrhea and the irregular menstrual cycle was found at 14.14%, 15.14%, 6.29%, 3.70%, 5.16% and 44.83% respectively. The mean BMI of the study population was 19.949 ± 4.801 kg/m2 and the mean WHr was 0.872 ± 0.101, indicating a moderate to high risk of metabolic disorder among the study population. Increased BMI, short sleep, and sedentary and vigorous physical activity can contribute to the risk of developing menstrual disorders. Unhealthy food habits are a major risk factor for menstrual disorders. Lifestyle modifications like healthy food habits, sleeping patterns, physical activity, etc. can effectively reduce the risk of menstrual disorders and also cut down the severity of more complex health problems. In-depth biochemical and molecular analysis is required to identify specific biomarkers.

Clinical-Exome Sequencing Unveils the Genetic Landscape of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Focusing on Lean and Obese Phenotypes: Implications for Cost-Effective Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment

“…Over the last 2 decades, the global burden of PCOS-related infertility has grown dramatically [18]. A study showed the same observation as that of Dhar et al [14], at 30 years of age and those with a prior diagnosis of PCOS were 4 times more likely to have reported difficulties becoming pregnant than those undiagnosed and regularly sought medical treatment [19].…”

“…It is terrible that women are still not completely aware of their reproductive health. In our previous survey, we discovered that the majority of the population is unaware of their menstrual health while experiencing a few symptoms such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and so on [14]. The condition stays the same in both developing and developed nations, and this could be related to traditional and cultural views [15][16][17].…”

Abnormal uterine bleeding and associated factors: a cross-sectional study in high-performance Peruvian athletes

“…It is also known that exercise and regular aerobic physical activity are associated with better regulation of insulin in women, whose receptors are expressed in the ovary and, therefore, can influence the menstrual cycle 27 ; therefore, it could be beneficial in the prevention and control of AUB. 28 However, excessive physical activity is among the risk factors for AUB. 23 In women who practice resistance and anaerobic sports, we found Open access the highest frequencies of AUB, with 71.0% and 76.5%, respectively in each group.…”

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) among young adult women: an anthropological insight

“…According to studies, there is a considerable connection between dietary choices and PCOS. Unhealthy eating habits have been identified by Dhar et al [40] as a substantial risk factor for menstrual disorders. The likelihood of menstrual irregularities in PCOS patients can be considerably reduced by adopting healthy eating, sleeping, and exercise routines, among other lifestyle adjustments.…”