Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part C (2025)

Menstrual disorders frequently affect the quality of life of adolescents and young adult women, particularly those who experience dysmenorrhoea. Such conditions can significantly impact daily activities, including school and work attendance, thereby hindering academic and professional progress.
This study aims to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhoea among adolescent and young women, assess the associated problems, and identify aggravating and relieving factors. A non-experimental, descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 150 nursing students in selected colleges in Lucknow. Stratified random sampling was used to recruit participants. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering demographic variables, menstrual patterns, dietary habits, academic stress, and dysmenorrhoea-related factors. Statistical analysis involved descriptive and inferential methods to assess correlations between menstrual patterns and selected variables.
The study found that 84.7% of participants experienced dysmenorrhoea, with significant associations to academic stress, unhealthy dietary habits, early menarche, and BMI variations. High stress levels (P=0.002) and a diet rich in sugar and processed food (p<0.001) increased dysmenorrhoea prevalence. Common symptoms included mood swings (56.7%), reduced productivity (52.8%), and depressed mood (38.6%).