Abstract :
Adolescent girls frequently have dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, which has a substantial negative influence on their social, psychological, and physical health. Using questionnaires, menstrual diaries, and psychological testing, this study examines the prevalence, severity, related symptoms, and treatment strategies of dysmenorrhea in a sample of 300 teenage girls between the ages of 12 and 18. According to the results, 75% of subjects had dysmenorrhea, and their average visual analog pain score was 7.3. Fatigue, mood swings, headaches, and gastrointestinal issues were among the accompanying symptoms, which together made it difficult to carry out everyday tasks and do well in school. The psychological toll of the disease was highlighted by psychological evaluations that showed a strong association between increased levels of worry, tension, and sadness with the severity of pain (r = 0.75, p < 0>
The study also looked at the effectiveness of treatment; NSAIDs were shown to be the most successful, providing 85% of users with significant pain relief, albeit occasionally with gastrointestinal side effects. Although they provide some comfort, oral contraceptives and antispasmodics were linked to adverse effects like nausea and mood swings. Compared to pharmaceutical choices, natural remedies such as yoga, chamomile tea, and ginger supplements demonstrated variable efficacy, providing longer-term well-being advantages but less immediate alleviation. These results highlight the necessity of managing dysmenorrhea holistically and integratively, integrating mental health support with efficient pain treatment, and raising awareness among families, educators, and healthcare professionals.
Keyword :
Dysmenorrhea, Adolescent girls, Menstrual pain