A cross-sectional study on prevalence of menstrual problems, lifestyle, mental health, and PCOS awareness among rural and urban population of Punjab, India.

Priya Sharma Mandeep Kaur Sachin Kumar Preeti Khetarpal

Published in: Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology (2021)

Dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual problem, both in rural and urban population. BMI, sedentary lifestyle, electronic gadgets usage, and mental health are associated with menstrual problems. Low awareness on PCOS indicates need to create awareness as the condition can be easily managed with early intervention.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
polycystic ovary syndrome
south africa
mental illness
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
weight loss
risk factors
randomized controlled trial
body mass index
type diabetes
insulin resistance
weight gain
skeletal muscle