INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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Background: Menstrual cycle describes the female reproductive system. It is a cyclic endocrine regulated change that occurs in females, over 28 days during the reproductive life. Studies have shown that, Upto 80% of women report having symptoms before 1 or 2 weeks prior to menstruation. Common symptoms are acne, tender breast, feeling tired, irritability, bloating and mood swings.
Objectives: The study is carried out with the aim -to evaluate the types of menstrual disorders, average age of menarche, dietary lifestyle of adolescent girls, impact of physical activity, diet prior and during the menstrual flow and irregular periods. The ultimate goal of the study is to provide awareness on the menstrual hygiene and health, and impact of menstrual cycle on mental health.
Methods: A community based cross sectional study was carried out among 195 adolescent girls living at Hanuman Nagar, near TKR college, Karmanghat, Hyderabad. An E-questionnaire was shared to the target group and the data collected was later converted to charts and figures.
Results: Oligomenorrhea amongst adolescents has become prevalent due to various reasons i.e., acquiring sedentary lifestyle pattern with change in eating behaviour, less or no physical activity, frequent consumption of junk foods etc.
Conclusion: The studies have shown that, Environmental factors including Socio-economic factors, good nutrition and access to Preventive health care may influence progression of Puberty. The target group were counselled and educated to follow a good balanced diet; maintain menstrual hygiene and create awareness on menstrual related problems and impact of physical activity in day-to-day life.
Keywords: Menarche, Dietary patterns, Oligomenorrhea, Physical activity, Counselled.
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"MENSTRUAL CYCLE: BASIC BIOLOGY, LIFESTYLE FACTORS, DIET AND MENTAL HEALTH", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.8, Issue 9, page no.c190-c198, September-2023, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2309221.pdf
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2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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