SynthesisActa obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica2022
The relation between body mass index and primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Effect of Mojzisova Method on Pain, Menstrual Symptom and Insomnia in Primary Dysmenorrhea
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- The relation between body mass index and primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2022Pooled it
- Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea and Its Association With Dietary Habits Among Female Students of Mid-West University, Surkhet, Nepal: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Long-Term Management and Prevention Strategies for Adolescent Primary Dysmenorrhea: From Precision Diagnosis to Comprehensive Intervention.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- A survey assessing the impact of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle and perceptions of workplace productivity: considerations for employer-sponsored menstrual health programs.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Exploring the association between bioelectrical impedance parameters and body composition in women with and without dysmenorrhea and postmenopause.Physiological reports · 2025Article
- Prevalence of menstrual pain and symptoms and their association with age and BMI among Japanese female app users.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Investigation of dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls with familial Mediterranean fever: a comparative study with healthy controls.European journal of pediatrics · 2025Article
- The link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The effect of vitamin D on adolescents' primary dysmenorrhea.Journal of medicine and life · 2023Article
- The impact of primary dysmenorrhea on adolescents' activities and school attendance.Journal of medicine and life · 2023Article
- The relation between primary dysmenorrhea in adolescents and body mass index.Przeglad menopauzalny = Menopause review · 2023Article
- Vitamin D and vitamin D receptor polymorphism in Asian adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Are the Previously Reported Risk Factors for Endometriosis Actually Associated With Pain and Infertility Rather Than Endometriosis Itself?Reproductive medicine and biologyReview
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Abstract
introductionThe relation between body mass index (BMI) categories and the occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea has been investigated, but the results of these studies are inconsistent and controversial. The aim of our study was to systematically review the literature and investigate the association between each category of BMI and the occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea. MATERIAL AND
methodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies related to BMI and primary dysmenorrhea. Eleven databases-PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), and Wanfang database-were systematically searched from inception to March 2022. We used the 11 items recommended by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to assess the quality of included studies. The Q test and the I
resultsA total of 4181 articles were collected from the database, and 12 studies were included based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 29 647 participants were included in the study, with a mean baseline age of 17-45 years. All included literature was published between 2017 and 2021 and was conducted in six countries. Eleven included studies were of medium quality and one included study was of high quality. Being underweight may be related to the occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea (12 studies, n = 6545, OR 1.43, 95% CI 1.18-1.73). Being overweight (12 studies, n = 3098) and obesity (four studies, n = 94) may not be associated with the development of primary dysmenorrhea.
conclusionsBeing underweight may increase the risk of the occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea, whereas overweight and obesity might not be associated with primary dysmenorrhea. Due to the limitations of the meta-analysis, more studies are needed to investigate the relation between each category of BMI and the occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea. To maintain a balanced diet and an appropriate lifestyle is beneficial for people to have the normal category of BMI and live a healthy life, which may play a role in preventing the occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea.
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