Modern Care Journal

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Background and AimMenstruation disorders are among most common in genecology that can cause problems, social and psycho-emotional effects in young girls. Hence this study was designed to evaluate this disorder in this age group of girls and provide appropriate recommendation.   Materials and MethodsIn this descriptive- analytic study 325 students in 12-18 years old were selected by cluster sampling. The questionnaire with 36 questions was used. Students were filled it nearby researchers to give explanation if necessary. Then date were collected, analyzed by X2(P17 years were 16.5%, 40% and 43.5% respectively. 74% of sample had their first menstruation in 13-15 years old.7.9% had hypo menorrhea, 29.7% had hyper menorrhea and 39.3% experienced dysmenorrheal. With increasing age, frequency of dysmenorrheal increases but there isn&#39t relationship between disorders and age, also with doing exercise, body mass index. There is relationship between mother&#39s educational level with feeling in first menstruation as well if mother&#39s education increases, obtaining information from mother increase. Among sample236 said their problems to mother and sisters, 18 stated to friends and 25 said to others. 40 girls said to nobody. Most of girls agreed with establishing a counseling center to provide information.   ConclusionIt is necessary to establish a counseling center in schools to provide information about this phenomenon and its disorders.

Keywords: Menstruation Disorders, Dysmenorrheal, Students

     

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