THE RISK FACTORS OF DYSMENORRHEA IN YOUNG WOMEN

The Aim: To evaluate risk factors for dysmenorrhea in women of reproductive age and to review its characteristics. Material and Methods: A questionnaire was conducted among 354 women followed by a statistical analysis of the gathered data. Results: Among the interviewed women 84.2 % suffer from painful menstruations. Women under 25 years of age are more likely to experience pain, which reduces with age. Dysmenorrhea is more common among women whose menstrual cycles are irregular (92.5%) with a number of bleeding days 4–7 (90.7 %), though still occurring within the normal 21–35 days interval (87.6 %). Nulliparous women are more likely to experience menstrual pain (89.9 %). Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea depends on women’s age, length of menstrual bleeding, length of menstrual cycle and its regularity, age at menarche and parity, but does not depend on body mass index and smoking status.

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Risk Factors Associated with Impaired Ovarian Reserve in Young Women of Reproductive Age with Crohn’s Disease

Intestinal Research ◽

10.5217/ir.2019.00103 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 200-209 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yue Zhao ◽

Baili Chen ◽

Yao He ◽

Shenghong Zhang ◽

Yun Qiu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Crohn’S Disease ◽

Young Women ◽

Ovarian Reserve ◽

Disease State ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Control Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Active Disease

Background/Aims: Crohn’s disease (CD) primarily affects young female adults of reproductive age. Few studies have been conducted on this population’s ovarian reserve status. The aim of study was to investigate potential risk factors associated with low ovarian reserve, as reflected by serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in women of reproductive age with CD.Methods: This was a case-control study. Cases included 87 patients with established CD, and healthy controls were matched by age, height and weight in a 1:1 ratio. Serum AMH levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results: The average serum AMH level was significantly lower in CD patients than in control group (2.47±2.08 ng/mL vs. 3.87±1.96 ng/mL, respectively, P<0.001). Serum AMH levels were comparable between CD patients and control group under 25 years of age (4.41±1.52 ng/mL vs. 3.49±2.10 ng/mL, P=0.06), however, serum AMH levels were significantly lower in CD patients over 25 years of age compared to control group (P<0.05). Multivariable analysis showed that an age greater than 25 (odds ratio [OR], 10.03; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.90–52.93, P=0.007), active disease state (OR, 27.99; 95% CI, 6.13–127.95, P<0.001) and thalidomide use (OR, 15.66; 95% CI, 2.22–110.65, P=0.006) were independent risk factors associated with low ovarian reserve (serum AMH levels <2 ng/mL) in CD patients. Conclusions: Ovarian reserve is impaired in young women of reproductive age with CD. Age over 25 and an active disease state were both independently associated with low ovarian reserve. Thalidomide use could result in impaired ovarian reserve.

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P246 Risk factors associated with low ovarian reserve in young women of reproductive age with Crohn's disease

Journal of Crohn s and Colitis ◽

10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjx002.371 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (suppl_1) ◽

pp. S202-S203

Author(s):

R. Mao ◽

Y. Zhao ◽

Y. He ◽

S. Ben-Horin ◽

M.-h. Chen

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Crohn’S Disease ◽

Crohn's Disease ◽

Young Women ◽

Ovarian Reserve ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Factors Associated

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Serous Borderline Ovarian Tumor Diagnosis, Management and Fertility Preservation in Young Women

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10184233 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (18) ◽

pp. 4233

Author(s):

Marie Carbonnel ◽

Laetitia Layoun ◽

Marine Poulain ◽

Morgan Tourne ◽

Rouba Murtada ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fertility Preservation ◽

Young Women ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Borderline Ovarian Tumor ◽

Minimal Risk ◽

Optimal Management ◽

Single Institution ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Nulliparous Women ◽

Invasive Carcinomas

Borderline ovarian tumors (BOT) represent about 10 to 20 percent of all epithelial tumors of the ovary. They constitute intermediate lesions between benign ovarian cysts and invasive carcinomas. They often occur in young women of reproductive age, and, albeit with a favorable prognosis, it may recur on the ipsilateral or contralateral ovary. Controversies surround the diagnostic criteria used for their assessment, and the optimal management to minimize their risk of recurrence and/or transformation into malignant carcinoma. Fertility preservation (FP) is considered a priority in the management of these patients, and studies aim at finding the safest and most effective way to help women with BOT history conceive with minimal risk. We present the experience of a single institution in managing three cases of serous BOT in young nulliparous women, followed by a thorough review of the existing literature, highlighting controversies and exploring the possible FP techniques for these women.

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Trends in Prevalence and Related Risk Factors of Overweight and Obesity among Women of Reproductive Age in Zimbabwe, 2005–2015

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16152758 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (15) ◽

pp. 2758 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Fadzai Mukora-Mutseyekwa ◽

Hajo Zeeb ◽

Lydia Nengomasha ◽

Nicholas Kofi Adjei

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Economic Status ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Control Measures ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Behavioral Risk Factors ◽

Behavioral Risk ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age

Background: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is rising in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Zimbabwe, yet, the risk factors associated with overweight and obesity among women in the country have not been explored. This study investigated the trends in prevalence and demographic, socioeconomic and behavioral risk factors of overweight and obesity among Zimbabwean women of reproductive age (15–49 years) from 2005–2015. Methods: Data from the 2005/2006, 2010/2011 and 2015 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) were analyzed. Multiple logistic regression models were used to examine the associations between demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral risk factors and obesity and overweight (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25.0 kg/m2). We further estimated the prevalence of overweight and obesity over the period covered by the surveys. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity increased substantially from 25.0% in 2005 to 36.6% in 2015. Some of the risk factors for overweight and obesity were older age (40+) (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 4.73; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 3.73–6.01) in 2015, being married, high economic status, being employed, residence in urban areas and alcohol use. Educational attainment and smoking status were not associated with overweight and obesity across all surveys. Conclusions: We provide the first detailed analysis of trends and risk factors for overweight and obesity between 2005 and 2015 among women in Zimbabwe. The findings indicate that women of reproductive age are at high, and increasing, risk of excess weight. Thus, prevention and control measures are needed to address the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in Zimbabwe.

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An Overview on Dysmenorrhea

International Journal of Nursing Education and Research ◽

10.52711/2454-2660.2021.00089 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 381-384

Author(s):

Veena Rajput

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Age ◽

Menstrual Pain ◽

Emotional Pain ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Short Term ◽

Reproductive Age Women ◽

Hours Of Work ◽

Common Ailment ◽

Menstruating Women ◽

Experience Pain

Every month, many women suffer from menstrual cramps, but few know what causes them, which is an issue in and of itself 1. Dysmenorrhea is the leading cause of chronic short-term school absences in teenage girls1,2,3,4,5 and a common issue in reproductive-age women5,6. In reality, it is estimated that each year, over 600 million hours of work are lost due to dysmenorrhea5. Dymenorrhea is a common ailment among women that can cause severe physical and emotional pain as well as life disturbance. Women, on the other hand, do not seek clinical help in order to relieve this condition7. Menstrual pain is referred to as dysmenorrhea. It is the most common menstrual condition among females. More than half of menstruating women experience pain for 1-2 days per month. For women of reproductive age, it is a very common and often disabling disease. In reproductive-age women, the prevalence ranges from 16 to 91 percent8.

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