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Major dietary patterns in relation to menstrual pain: a nested case control study
Nastaran Najafi1, Hamidreza Khalkhali2, Fatemeh Moghaddam Tabrizi3
1Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
BMC Women'S Health
|May 23, 2018
Summary
Frequent consumption of snacks is linked to a higher risk of moderate to severe dysmenorrhea in young women. This dietary pattern significantly increases the chances of experiencing menstrual pain, highlighting the role of nutrition in gynecological health.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Nutritional Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disorder affecting two-thirds of young women.
- Nutritional factors are recognized for their influence on dysmenorrhea prevalence and severity.
- Understanding dietary patterns is crucial for managing menstrual pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between specific dietary patterns and the risk of dysmenorrhea.
- To analyze the relationship between dietary habits and the severity of menstrual pain in university students.
Main Methods:
- A nested case-control study involving 293 university students.
- Dietary patterns were identified using factor analysis.
- Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the association between dietary patterns and dysmenorrhea risk.
Main Results:
- Three primary dietary patterns were identified: Lacto-vegetarian, Snacks, and Mixed food items.
- Adherence to the "Snacks" dietary pattern was significantly associated with an increased risk of moderate to severe dysmenorrhea.
- No significant association was found between the Lacto-vegetarian or Mixed food items patterns and dysmenorrhea risk.
Conclusions:
- The "Snacks" dietary pattern is a risk factor for moderate to severe dysmenorrhea in young women.
- Dietary choices, particularly frequent snacking, play a role in the experience of menstrual pain.
- Further research into nutritional interventions for dysmenorrhea management is warranted.
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