Assessing the burden and determinants of menstrual disorders among young adult women in India: An epidemiological approach
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Public Health and Mortality Studies, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, India
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Menstrual health is a vital component of women’s reproductive well-being and an emerging concern within public health. Menstrual disorders contribute substantially to reproductive morbidity and adversely affect women’s physical, psychological, and social health. Globally, reproductive ill health accounts for nearly one-third of the total disease burden. Despite this, empirical evidence on the burden and determinants of menstrual disorders among young women in India remains limited. This study examines the prevalence of common menstrual disorders and their associated determinants among young adult women in India.
METHODS:
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using primary data collected from 420 young adult women aged 15-34 years in India. Participants were selected through a multistage sampling design. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate the prevalence of menstrual disorders and associated symptoms. Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to identify socio-demographic, behavioural, and health-related determinants of menstrual disorders.
RESULTS:
The findings indicate that approximately 75% of respondents experienced at least one menstrual disorder. Dysmenorrhea was the most prevalent condition (58.1%), followed by premenstrual syndrome (47.1%) and oligomenorrhea (38.3%). Multivariate analysis revealed that occupation, place of residence, body mass index, depressive symptoms, and frequent consumption of outside food were significantly associated with the likelihood of experiencing menstrual disorders. Women who were overweight, reported symptoms of depression, or resided in urban areas exhibited a higher risk of menstrual disorders.
CONCLUSIONS:
The study demonstrates a high burden of menstrual disorders among young adult women in India and identifies key socio-economic and health-related determinants. The findings underscore the need for early identification, targeted interventions, and improved access to reproductive health services. Strengthening awareness and timely management of menstrual disorders may reduce reproductive morbidity and promote healthier lifestyles among young women.
Menstrual health is a vital component of women’s reproductive well-being and an emerging concern within public health. Menstrual disorders contribute substantially to reproductive morbidity and adversely affect women’s physical, psychological, and social health. Globally, reproductive ill health accounts for nearly one-third of the total disease burden. Despite this, empirical evidence on the burden and determinants of menstrual disorders among young women in India remains limited. This study examines the prevalence of common menstrual disorders and their associated determinants among young adult women in India.
METHODS:
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using primary data collected from 420 young adult women aged 15-34 years in India. Participants were selected through a multistage sampling design. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate the prevalence of menstrual disorders and associated symptoms. Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to identify socio-demographic, behavioural, and health-related determinants of menstrual disorders.
RESULTS:
The findings indicate that approximately 75% of respondents experienced at least one menstrual disorder. Dysmenorrhea was the most prevalent condition (58.1%), followed by premenstrual syndrome (47.1%) and oligomenorrhea (38.3%). Multivariate analysis revealed that occupation, place of residence, body mass index, depressive symptoms, and frequent consumption of outside food were significantly associated with the likelihood of experiencing menstrual disorders. Women who were overweight, reported symptoms of depression, or resided in urban areas exhibited a higher risk of menstrual disorders.
CONCLUSIONS:
The study demonstrates a high burden of menstrual disorders among young adult women in India and identifies key socio-economic and health-related determinants. The findings underscore the need for early identification, targeted interventions, and improved access to reproductive health services. Strengthening awareness and timely management of menstrual disorders may reduce reproductive morbidity and promote healthier lifestyles among young women.
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