Mykolayivna NI, Adebusoye FT, Awuah WA, Anatoliivna SA, Volodymyrivna BT, Fedorivna HS, Abdul-Rahman T. Stress-induced menstrual disorders in adolescents during the Ukrainian war: cross-sectional study.
Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2023;
85:3428-3433. [PMID:
37427173 PMCID:
PMC10328668 DOI:
10.1097/ms9.0000000000000974]
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Abstract
The objective was to investigate the peculiarities of menstrual cycle changes in teenagers exposed to a devastating war for an extended period.
Methods
A cross-sectional study of 120 Ukrainian girls aged 9-18 asked to complete a survey about their menstrual cycle status 3-6 months after the war began. Other examination methods used included anthropometry, laboratory, and instrumental studies.
Results
The frequency of menstrual cycle disorders in the study group was 65.8% (n=79). The following menstrual cycle disorders were most frequently reported; dysmenorrhea 45.6% (n=36), excessive menstruation during puberty 27.8% (n=22), and secondary amenorrhea 26.6% (n=21). The 52.5% (n=63) of those examined had pathological menarche. The 81.7% (n=63) of respondents reported a change in eating habits in the previous few months. The 61.9% (n=39) of these children had dyshormonal disorders or met the criteria for metabolic syndrome.
Conclusion
Adolescent females under stress warrant a quick assessment of their psychoemotional and metabolic conditions. The protection from future menstruation and reproductive illnesses depends on this tactic. By diagnosing these conditions promptly and well-managed, adolescent females may maintain good physical and emotional health.
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