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Menstrual disorders in college students

K B Singh

    American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Menstrual disorders like oligomenorrhea and amenorrhea affect college students, with many cases linked to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Stress may play a role in developing these conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive endocrinology
    • Student health

    Background:

    • Menstrual disorders are common among college-aged women.
    • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a frequent cause of menstrual irregularities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of menstrual disorders in a university student population.
    • To explore the endocrine profiles of students with oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea.
    • To assess the potential link between stress, menstrual dysfunction, and PCOS.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of health center records from 900 college students (1978-1979).
    • Identification of students with menstrual disorders, specifically oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea.
    • Hormonal assessment (luteinizing hormone [LH] and follicle-stimulating hormone [FSH]) in a subgroup of affected students.
    Keywords:
    AmenorrheaBehaviorBiologyDiseasesEducationEndocrine SystemEpidemiologic MethodsFollicle Stimulating HormoneGonadotropinsGonadotropins, Pituitary--analysisHormonesIncidenceLuteinizing HormoneMeasurementMenstruation DisordersPhysiologyPrevalencePsychological FactorsResearch MethodologyStressStudents

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    Main Results:

    • 14.6% of students experienced menstrual disorders.
    • Oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea was the primary complaint in 72.5% of affected students.
    • Elevated LH and normal/low FSH levels were observed in students with oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea, suggesting PCOS.

    Conclusions:

    • Menstrual disorders, particularly oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea, are prevalent in college students.
    • Hormonal imbalances indicative of PCOS are associated with these menstrual irregularities.
    • The study suggests a potential role for stress in the development of PCOS and menstrual dysfunction.