A Study on menstruation of mongolian adolescent girls

Abstract

Background: Menstrual cycle is an important indicator of women’s reproductive health. The menstrual characteristics of adolescent girls make them vulnerable. Aim: The purpose of our study is to identify menstrual features among adolescent girls. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted a school,university-based instant model of analytical research on 283 healthy menstruating females aged 10–19 years. The categorical data were analyzed using Chi-square or Fisher’s exact test. Results: The participants average mean age 15.49±1.71 years old. The mean age of menarche in adolescent girls is 12.51±1.2 age, regular menstrual cycle 54.06%. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea 86.22% of surveyed individuals, 5.09±1.61 days’ duration of menstrual blood flow and 7.8% of the participants had >7 days of flow. Long blood flow duration was more prevalent in early than in late adolescence. Conclution: In the present study, the mean age of menarche was 12.51±1.2 years, 5.09±1.61 days’ duration of menstrual blood flow and 7.8% of the participants had >7 days of flow. Long blood flow duration was more prevalent in early than in late adolescence. Which is essentially similar to many other studies. Dysmenorrhea is the most common (86.22%) gynecological problem associated with adolescent females. Several other studies reported its prevalence range from 25% to 90% among women and adolescents girls. Dysmenorrhea and menstrual irregularity are more prevalent among adolescent females.It appears that occurrence of dysmenorrhea is increasing in the population; such sufferings would affect the productivity among females. Therefore, it can be stated that a comprehensive school education program on menarche and menstrual problems may help girls to cope better and seek proper medical assistance.