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Exploring the Association Between Sleep Quality and Menstrual Abnormalities in Adolescents.
Jessica N Zhang1, Grace K Sarris1, Daniela G Fernandez-Bergnes1
1University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
|August 13, 2025
Summary
Poor sleep quality is linked to menstrual cycle abnormalities in adolescent females. This highlights the importance of assessing sleep in adolescent menstrual health management.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sleep Medicine
- Adolescent Gynecology
Background:
- Menstrual cycle abnormalities are common in adolescent females.
- Sleep quality is a crucial factor in overall health and well-being.
- Limited research exists on the association between sleep quality and menstrual health in adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between sleep quality and menstrual cycle abnormalities in adolescent females in the U.S.
- To provide baseline data for future interventions in adolescent sleep and menstrual health.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous survey distributed to new patients at a pediatric gynecology clinic.
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) used to assess sleep quality.
- Linear regression and chi-square tests used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5) and abnormal menses (OR = 1.15, CI = 1.01-1.32, p = .04).
- Poor sleep quality correlated with a history of anxiety (p = .01) and depression (p = .05).
- 84% of participants identified as Hispanic, with 37% born outside the U.S.
Conclusions:
- Poor sleep quality is significantly associated with menstrual abnormalities in adolescent females.
- Sleep evaluation should be considered in the management of adolescent menstrual health.
- Further research is needed to understand the mechanistic link and broader implications.
Keywords:
AdolescentAdolescent healthFemaleMenstruation disturbancesPubertyReproductive healthSleepSleep qualityMore Related Videos
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