Survey study, 2015
How common is physical stress and pain during the menstrual cycle?
Physical stress symptoms were common, with 15% experiencing mild, 14% moderate, and 5% severe symptoms. Most women did not exercise despite experiencing menstrual pain.
What they did
A survey of women aged 17-35 with premenstrual pain. They completed questionnaires about exercise habits, pain intensity, and menstrual bleeding severity.
What they found
15% reported mild physical stress symptoms, 14% moderate, and 5% severe. Only 4% were interested in doing exercise. Premenstrual pain was very common with heavy or moderate menstrual bleeding.
What it means for you
Many women experience menstrual pain but few exercise. The study suggests healthcare providers should routinely ask about menstrual pain. However, sample size was not provided, which limits how broadly we can apply these findings.
15%
With mild symptoms
14%
With moderate symptoms
4%
Interested in exercise
About the study
- Original title
- Physical Stress during Menstrual Cycle; A Study On Pain, Discomfort & Exhaustion
- Authors
- Afshan Tabassum, Sadaf Ahmed, Shamoon Noushad
- Journal
- International Journal of Women Empowerment
- Year
- 2015
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.29052/2413-4252.v1.i1.2015.38-42
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