Burden and risk factors of dysmenorrhea among students in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Medical Journal Armed Forces India Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-25 DOI:10.1016/j.mjafi.2025.07.012

Vaibhav Chaudhary, Amer Khan, Sweta Kumari, Mohammed Maazuddin, Rohita, Sarasa Meenakshi, Krishna Murti, Nitesh Kumar, Sharda Morge Gudage, Biplab Pal

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Abstract

Background

Dysmenorrhea is a prevalent gynecological condition that significantly impacts the daily functioning and quality of life of women. No true national prevalence has been reported in India. The objective of this review was to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and associated risk factors among Indian students.

Methods

A search was carried out using platforms including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies published between 2000 and 2024. Study quality assessment was performed using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist for prevalence studies. Data analysis was done in RStudio. Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed.

Results

A total of 32 reports were analyzed, estimating an overall prevalence of dysmenorrhea at 70.2% among students in India. Regionally, the highest prevalence was reported in Central India (78.9%), followed by North (72.9%), South (71.3%), and West (63.9%). Risk factors for dysmenorrhea included prolonged bleeding (>5 days), presence of clots, a family history of the condition, physical inactivity, short exercise duration, and frequent consumption of fast food.

Conclusion

The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was found to be notably high among Indian students. Therefore, it is imperative for teachers and healthcare providers to support menstrual health awareness and management.

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印度学生痛经负担和危险因素：系统回顾和荟萃分析

痛经是一种常见的妇科疾病，严重影响女性的日常功能和生活质量。在印度没有真正的全国性流行报告。本综述的目的是确定印度学生痛经的患病率及相关危险因素。方法利用PubMed、Embase、Scopus、b谷歌Scholar等平台检索2000 - 2024年间发表的相关研究。研究质量评估采用乔安娜布里格斯研究所（JBI）流行病学研究关键评估清单进行。数据分析在RStudio中完成。评估异质性和发表偏倚。结果共分析了32份报告，估计印度学生痛经的总体患病率为70.2%。从区域来看，印度中部报告的患病率最高（78.9%），其次是北部（72.9%）、南部（71.3%）和西部（63.9%）。痛经的危险因素包括出血时间延长（5天）、血栓的存在、家族史、缺乏运动、运动时间短和经常食用快餐。结论印度学生痛经患病率明显偏高。因此，教师和医疗保健提供者必须支持月经健康意识和管理。

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Medical Journal Armed Forces India Medicine-Medicine (all)

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206

期刊介绍： This journal was conceived in 1945 as the Journal of Indian Army Medical Corps. Col DR Thapar was the first Editor who published it on behalf of Lt. Gen Gordon Wilson, the then Director of Medical Services in India. Over the years the journal has achieved various milestones. Presently it is published in Vancouver style, printed on offset, and has a distribution exceeding 5000 per issue. It is published in January, April, July and October each year.