Correlation of Body Mass Index with Menstrual cycle among young Females [15 to 25 years] at Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of DMCH, Laheriasarai, Bihar.

Dr. Suchandra; Dr. Renu Jha; Dr. [Prof.] Kumudini Jha; Dr. Debarshi Jana

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

Correlation of Body Mass Index with Menstrual cycle among young Females [15 to 25 years] at Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of DMCH, Laheriasarai, Bihar.

Dr. Suchandra, Dr. Renu Jha, Dr. Prof. Kumudini Jha, Dr. Debarshi Jana

Abstract :

Background : Adolescent girls and young females are vulnerable to stress, which may lead to dysfunction of hypothalamo–pituitary ovarian axis causing menstrual abnormalities. A number of medical conditions can cause irregular or missed menses which can be diagnosed and treated at early stage. However, this part of women�s health is mostly neglected by primary health care. Material and Methods : Present study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of DMCH, Laheriasarai, Bihar on 150 young females to evaluate the correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI), and menstrual cycle pattern of young females of age group 15– 25 years. Results : The mean age of the study population was 21.94 yrs. Among different age groups maximum number of cases were of 22 and 23 yrs. followed by 21 yrs. Minimum number of cases were of age 24 yrs. Conclusion : Irregular menses (including short and long cycles) is highly significantly associated with underweight and overweight BMI. No significant correlation was seen between BMI and menstrual cycle duration as P–value obtained was .222 and Pearson correlation was .101.