ArticleBMC psychology2025
The relationship between menstrual issues and depressive and anxiety symptoms in Chinese adolescent female inpatients: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based investigation.
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- Association between menstrual cycle characteristics and mental health in early adolescence.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Prevalence and associated factors of menstrual irregularities among reproductive-age women attending KAAH hospital, Hargeisa, Somaliland: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Impact of Dysmenorrhea Severity on Mental Wellbeing and Quality of Life Among Saudi Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- The Association Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Vitamin D Deficiency in Infertile Women: A Case-Control Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
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objectiveDepression and anxiety have shown a rising prevalence among adolescent females and often coexist with a range of menstruation-related disturbances. This study aimed to examine the associations between menstrual pain, cycle irregularities, and other menstruation-related factors and symptoms of depression and anxiety in this population.
methodsData from adolescent female inpatients visiting a psychiatry department were collected through a self-administered questionnaire survey.
resultsThe study included 389 participants, with a prevalence rate of 68.4% and 94.1% for dysmenorrhea and irregular menstrual cycles, respectively. This study revealed that a later age at menarche, dysmenorrhea, and irregular cycles were closely linked to an increased risk of depression and anxiety. Additionally, a higher body mass index (BMI) (> 28 kg/m²) was also associated with increased risk after adjustment. Notably, the peak prevalence of psychological issues, such as anxiety and depression, occurred 1-2 years after menarche (49.1%), rather than at the time of menarche itself. Furthermore, there was a positive correlation between age and age at menarche (r = 0.482, p < 0.001), indicating a trend toward earlier menarche.
conclusionThis research enhances our understanding of the impact of menstrual health on the mental health of adolescent females and highlights the complex interaction between menstrual health and mental well-being.
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