FREQUENCY OF MENSTURAL DISORDERS IN EARLY REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP AND ITS EFFECTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE

Abstract

Menstrual disorders are common among females of reproductive age and can significantly affect their physical, psychological, and social well-being.

Objective: This study was aimed to ascertain the frequency of menstrual disorders and their effect on life quality among females aged 18–25 years.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of a tertiary hospital in Lahore, over a period of six months. A total of 150 females aged 18–25 years presenting with menstrual complaints were part of the study. A structured proforma was employed for data collection, and quality of life was evaluated using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. SPSS (version 26) was used for data analysis and evaluation. A p- value ≤ 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.

Results: The mean age of participants was 21.2 ± 2.1 years. The overall prevalence of menstrual disorders was 78.7%. Premenstrual syndrome (73.3%) and dysmenorrhea (68.0%) were the most common disorders. Irregular menstrual cycles were observed in 57.3% of participants. Quality of life was moderate in 52.0%, low in 24.0%, and high in 24.0% of participants. A significant association was found between menstrual disorders and quality of life (p = 0.002). Significant associations were also observed with age (p = 0.041) and BMI (p = 0.018).

Conclusion: Menstrual disorders are highly prevalent and significantly impair quality of life among young females.