A CROSS–SECTIONAL STUDY TO ESTABLISH THE EFFECT OF STRESS ON MENSTRUATION AMONGST MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATES

Kevin Thomas Edassery; Aksah B. Paul; Akshita Mohan; Shreya P. Joseph; Sruthi George Cherian; Shreya Kulwal; Dr. Shashank Gotarkar

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

A CROSS–SECTIONAL STUDY TO ESTABLISH THE EFFECT OF STRESS ON MENSTRUATION AMONGST MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATES

Kevin Thomas Edassery, Aksah B. Paul, Akshita Mohan, Shreya P. Joseph, Sruthi George Cherian, Shreya Kulwal, Dr. Shashank Gotarkar

Abstract :

Introduction: In this fast paced world, medical students are under constant stress due to academic encumance. Researches have proved that neuroendocrine system has an imperative role to play during stress. Thus, the endeavor of this research was to study the effect of stress on menstrual cycle and thereby creating awareness among the medical undergraduates.