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Pattern of menstrual cycle in young adults

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  • Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research

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  • 2013

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Introduction: Variations in menstrual pattern of woman may affect her physical, psychological and social well-being. Present work was planned to study pattern of menstruation in young adult females. Method: It was a cross sectional study of female medical students, in age group of 18 to 25 years. A pre-designed, pre-tested questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: Out of 280 students screened 80% students had menarche at the age of 12-14 years. Mean age of menarche was 12.9 years. 3 % of the girls had duration of cycle less than 21 days, while it was more than 35 days in 11% of the population and 21-35days in about 86% of the students. Short bleeding periods (<3 days) were reported in 13.2% population. Long periods (>6 days) were reported in 12.2% population and 74.6% girls had bleeding period of 4-6 days. Dysmenorrhea was reported by 68% girls. 3% girls were having documented polycystic ovarian syndrome. Conclusions: Clinicians need to identify menstrual abnormalities as early as possible in order to minimize possible consequences. Adolescents should be encouraged to chart their menstrual frequency and regularity. If any abnormality is detected they should be referred to the gynecologist for the needful management.
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Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research; September 2013: Issue-8, Vol.-2, P. 1017-1021

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