Quality of Life in Adolescent Girls with Menstrual Disorders

Abstract

            This study on Quality of life in adolescent girls with menstrual disorders was conducted on 300 adolescent girls with menstrual irregularities in the age group between 13-19years. Hypomenorrhea had better QOL score when compared to other menstrual irregularities. Premenstrual Symptoms Significantly affects the total QOL score (P value<0.05) Abdominal cramps is the most common (54%) Premenstrual complaint observed in our study. Health education programmes for adolescents, remain an important area to improve  their quality of life. Improving the quality of life in girls with menstrual abnormality will help to improve the empowerment of our nation.