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Prevalence, pain intensity and symptoms associated with primary dysmenorrhea: a cross-sectional study.
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BMC women's health [BMC Womens Health] 2024 Feb 04; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 92. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 04. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is an etiological cyclic pelvic pain related to the menstrual period; it can negatively impact women's quality of life and productivity. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of PD and analyze associated symptoms in Brazilian women.<br />Methods: An online cross-sectional study was carried out in Brazil, with a structured questionnaire regarding dysmenorrhea and associated symptoms. PD intensity was measured with the Numerical Rating Scale for Pain and classified as mild (1-3), moderate (4-7) and severe (> 8). The association between qualitative variables was performed using Pearson's Chi-Square Test. The quantification of this association was measured using multinomial logistic regression models, with calculation of Odds Ratio and confidence interval. A significance level of 5% was considered.<br />Results: A total of 10,070 women were included. Most participants classified PD intensity as moderate (40.4%, 41.9% and 49.7%) and severe (21.2%, 24.8% and 28.4%) in the previous month, 3 months and 5 years, respectively. The most common symptoms associated with PD were irritability, abdominal distension sensation, anxiety and feeling more emotional. The increased of the risk (OR > 1.0) for moderate and severe PD-related pain intensity is related to age, nulliparity and presence PD since adolescence.<br />Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of PD among Brazilian women, and the most common symptoms reported were irritability, abdominal distension sensation, anxiety and feeling more emotional.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1472-6874
- Volume :
- 24
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- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMC women's health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38311716
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02878-z