Prevalencia de trastornos del ciclo menstrual y factores asociados en estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Cuenca. 2016

Abstract

Disorders of the menstrual cycle are presented as scarce or abundant blood flow, advancement or delay of the period, irregularity, and prolonged or short duration; Also these alterations in the menstrual cycle not only evidence an atypical state of the bleeding but also affect in many aspects in the life of the patient, as discomforts and alterations of the mental state

OBJECTIVE: Decide the prevalence of disorders of the menstrual cycle and associated factors in students of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Cuenca, 2016.

METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study of 1613 female students, calculated using the statistical program Epi InfoTM7 (95% confidence interval) of 269, added 10% of possible losses (30), which means that the sample Total was 300 women (n = 300). The instrument used was a previously validated form. The results were processed in the SPSS 15.00 version evaluation system.

RESULTS: 15.33% presented a frequency> 38 days, 35% presented short duration, ie <4 days, 10.66% presented amenorrhea and 19.67% presented alteration in menstrual saturation, with Bleeding> 80 ml (menorrhagia). 67.3% consume alcohol, 15% consume cigarettes, 42.7% consume stimulant beverages and 51.7% are subjected to moderate stress.

CONCLUSIONS: People undergoing academic stress vs. consumption of stimulants have 100% and 47% more risk of having an abnormal menstrual cycle