Evaluating Dysmenorrhea in a Sample of Turkish Nursing Students

The Relationship between Age at Menarche and Primary Dysmenorrhea in Female Students of Shiraz Schools

“…Regardless of the menarche age, 59% of the participants had dysmenorrhea in the first year after menarche. In this regard, Seven reported different results, which might be due to differences in nutrition, public health, mental health, and geographical location (9). However, the results of the present study are consistent with those reported by Chia and colleagues (10).…”

Nutrition as a Potential Factor of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

“…Seven studies [16,29,38,44,48,52,55] did not find any significant association between caffeine intake and dysmenorrhea, but Faramarzi and Salmalian [49], Pejčić and Jankovic [57], and Hailemeskel et al [56] found significant associations between caffeine consumption and higher intensity of menstrual pain. Drinking tea did not have a significant association with dysmenorrhea in 4 studies [28,43,45,60], but Wang et al [37] reported more tea consumption among women with dysmenorrhea. The association between coffee and menstrual pain was reported in 3 studies [28,43,60] indicating a positive association, but 7 studies [45] reported that coffee consumption had no association with dysmenorrhea.…”

“…Drinking tea did not have a significant association with dysmenorrhea in 4 studies [28,43,45,60], but Wang et al [37] reported more tea consumption among women with dysmenorrhea. The association between coffee and menstrual pain was reported in 3 studies [28,43,60] indicating a positive association, but 7 studies [45] reported that coffee consumption had no association with dysmenorrhea.…”

Prevalence and Factors Affecting Dysmenorrhea in Female University Students: Effect on General Comfort Level

“…Previous studies relating to prevalence of dysmenorrhea among university students determined that prevalence of dysmenorrhea may vary from 64%-93% (Chia et al, 2013;Grandi et al, 2012;Ju et al, 2014;Ortiz, 2010). In similar studies carried out in Turkey, the prevalence of dysmenorrhea was identified between 72.7%-85.7% (Ozerdogan et al, 2009;Seven et al, 2013;Unsal et al, 2010). In 60% of adolescents and young women, irregular menstrual cycles and anovulation or reduced progesterone secretion related to corpus luteal deficiency are among the possible causes of dysmenorrhea (Harel, 2006;Aktaş, Şahin, & G€ onenç, 2012).…”

“…Therefore, dysmenorrhea symptoms negatively affect the physical, psychosocial, and mental health of this population. It causes important limitations in daily and social activities in young women; reduces their overall comfort and quality of life; increases school absenteeism; and decreases daily scholarly activity (e.g., school success, productivity, lack of concentration in class) (Cheng & Lin, 2011;Grandi et al, 2012;Parker et al, 2010;Seven et al, 2013). Adolescents and young women may not have enough education and understanding about dysmenorrhea and its affecting factors.…”