Indirani, K and Premagowri, B (2022) An Exclusive Review on Menstrual Problems. Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition,, 9 (1). ISSN 2350-1006

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Abstract

Menstrual cycle is a multifarious process controlled by numerous glands and the hormones produced in our body. The
hypothalamus in brain makes the pituitary gland to produce certain chemicals to prompt the ovaries to produce the
oestrogen and progesterone sex hormones. The menstrual cycle is a technique of bio feedback mechanism, which means
the activity of each structure and gland is affected by other gland’s functions. The average span of the menstrual cycle is
28–29 days, which can differ between women themselves from one cycle to the next cycle. Adolescent girls get their
menarche between 11 to 14 years of age. The main objective of this review is to assess the literature concerning the
various perimenstrual and menstrual problems and its prevalence. Most common symptoms associated with
menstruation in adolescents and women are dysmenorrhoea, irregular periods like primary ovarian insufficiency, pelvic
inflammatory disorder, heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB),
amenorrhea, oligomenorrhoea, polymenorrhoea, hypomenorrhoea, and menstrual migraine. The predicted causes for
menstrual problems in both adolescent girls and women are modified lifestyle, improper dietary intake, lack of physical
exercise or activity in daily life which may lead to many hormonal imbalances in body. Conclusion of this review revealed
that changes in dietary patterns, improved lifestyle with beneficial exercises, maintaining hygiene during menstruation
and imparting health and education can help reduce the menstrual problems and improve the quality of life.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Menstruation, Nutrition Education, Perimenstrual Symptoms
Divisions: PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Depositing User: Mr Team Mosys
Date Deposited: 10 Aug 2022 08:34
Last Modified: 10 Aug 2022 08:34
URI: http://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/1442

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