ABSTRACT

Menstrual disorders frequently affect the quality of life of adolescents and young adult women, especially those who suffer dysmenorrhoea and heavy menstruation. This study was a prospective observational study conducted over a period of 6 months from October 2020 to March 2021 in Tertiary care hospitals of Khammam region. Risk factors and prescription pattern to treat menstrual abnormalities were studied. From the study it was reported that the most prevalent age group was 21-30 years. Lifestyle Factors, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, PCOS were the major risk factors of menstrual disorder and Tiredness, Pain in abdomen, Acne, Light menstrual flow were the major reported complaints in our study. Current treatment strategies include Hormonal therapy (Medroxy progesterone acetate, Norethisterone), Analgesic (Dicyclomine+ Mefenamic acid) and Vitamin supplements (154). Therefore, It is recommended that early psychological and gynecological counseling should be given to the women to prevent future complications. Keywords: Dysmenorrhoea, Drug Utilization, Menstruation, Medroxy progesterone acetate, PCOS
Publication date: 01/02/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.2.5866