Study on menstrual cycle of adolescent girls of rural area of Ambajogai Tehsil of Beed district
Author(s):
Saurabh Sharma, Rohini Joshi and Ravindra Korake
Abstract:
Teenage is known as turbulent period in girls’ life because during this period they attain menarche which is considered as a most evident sign of sexual maturity in them. This study measures menarchial age, awareness about the menarche. A questionnaire among the 100 girls between age group 10-19 years in 4 villages of ambejogai and Kej blocks of district Beed. i.e. Sangav, kodari, shripatraywadi and dipewadgaon. The mean age of onset of menarche was 13.6 (+ 1.1) years. The most common symptom reported by the adolescent girls during the menstrual periods was lower abdominal pain (78%) second most prevalent symptoms were tiredness (54%), followed by body pain (43%). Only (37%) girls were aware about menstruation before its onset because they have got knowledge from their elder sisters, mother and television. But majority (63%) girls were unaware about it. Mothers were main source of information on attainment of menarche. It is necessary to include comprehensive school education program on menarche and menstrual problems.
How to cite this article:
Saurabh Sharma, Rohini Joshi, Ravindra Korake. Study on menstrual cycle of adolescent girls of rural area of Ambajogai Tehsil of Beed district. Pharma Innovation 2020;9(1):331-334.