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Menstrual Pain and Substance Use in Women Receiving Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Menstrual pain is common in women undergoing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Many use substances, including cannabis and alcohol, to cope with pain, highlighting a potential risk factor for substance use.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Addiction Medicine
- Pain Management
Background:
- Menstrual pain is a prevalent issue affecting many women.
- Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment outcomes can be negatively impacted by pain.
- Menstrual pain's role in substance use among women in SUD treatment is understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize menstrual pain experiences in women receiving SUD treatment.
- To investigate the association between menstrual pain and substance use in this population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey of 56 women in inpatient SUD treatment who menstruated in the past 6 months.
- Assessed menstrual pain severity, interference, and substance use (including medication misuse).
Main Results:
- Half of participants used substances (cannabis, alcohol, nicotine/tobacco) for menstrual pain.
- Higher menstrual pain severity correlated with increased substance use for pain management.
- Greater pain interference was linked to higher odds of using substances for menstrual pain.
Conclusions:
- Menstrual pain is highly prevalent and may be a risk factor for substance use in women with SUD.
- Clinical assessment of menstrual history in SUD patients is recommended.
- Monitoring the impact of menstrual pain on substance use and treatment is advised.
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