Exploration of the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, pain perception, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women: a cross-sectional observational study
BackgroundThis study explores the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea (PD), pain, pain catastrophizing, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 44 young women, both with and without PD. Various variables including pain inte...
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| author | Rebeca Del Prado María García-Arrabé Ángel González-de-la-Flor Marta De La Plaza San Frutos Jaime Almazán Polo Fabien Guérineau Cecilia Estrada-Barranco |
| author_facet | Rebeca Del Prado María García-Arrabé Ángel González-de-la-Flor Marta De La Plaza San Frutos Jaime Almazán Polo Fabien Guérineau Cecilia Estrada-Barranco |
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| description | BackgroundThis study explores the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea (PD), pain, pain catastrophizing, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 44 young women, both with and without PD. Various variables including pain intensity, pain catastrophizing, and menstruation-related quality of life were assessed using validated questionnaires. Correlation and regression analyses were performed to examine the relationships between the variables.ResultsSignificant associations were found between the presence of PD, tendency to catastrophize pain, and decreased menstruation-related quality of life. A high correlation was observed between pain intensity and catastrophizing, indicating mutual influence between these variables. Menstruation-related quality of life was affected in terms of health perception, psychological aspect, and symptoms among women with PD. The linear regression model demonstrated that catastrophizing explained 42.8% of the variance in menstruation-related quality of life.ConclusionsThese findings underscore the importance of addressing dysmenorrhea in young women, as it significantly impacts their quality of life related to menstruation. Understanding the factors contributing to dysmenorrhea and its effects on quality of life can inform more effective, patient-centered treatment strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fd5d5aab87874910b2452b8e06402cab2025-02-11T06:59:44ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Global Women's Health2673-50592025-02-01610.3389/fgwh.2025.15212761521276Exploration of the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, pain perception, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women: a cross-sectional observational studyRebeca Del PradoMaría García-ArrabéÁngel González-de-la-FlorMarta De La Plaza San FrutosJaime Almazán PoloFabien GuérineauCecilia Estrada-BarrancoBackgroundThis study explores the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea (PD), pain, pain catastrophizing, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 44 young women, both with and without PD. Various variables including pain intensity, pain catastrophizing, and menstruation-related quality of life were assessed using validated questionnaires. Correlation and regression analyses were performed to examine the relationships between the variables.ResultsSignificant associations were found between the presence of PD, tendency to catastrophize pain, and decreased menstruation-related quality of life. A high correlation was observed between pain intensity and catastrophizing, indicating mutual influence between these variables. Menstruation-related quality of life was affected in terms of health perception, psychological aspect, and symptoms among women with PD. The linear regression model demonstrated that catastrophizing explained 42.8% of the variance in menstruation-related quality of life.ConclusionsThese findings underscore the importance of addressing dysmenorrhea in young women, as it significantly impacts their quality of life related to menstruation. Understanding the factors contributing to dysmenorrhea and its effects on quality of life can inform more effective, patient-centered treatment strategies.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1521276/fulldysmenorrheapainpain catastrophizingquality of lifemenstruation |
| spellingShingle | Rebeca Del Prado María García-Arrabé Ángel González-de-la-Flor Marta De La Plaza San Frutos Jaime Almazán Polo Fabien Guérineau Cecilia Estrada-Barranco Exploration of the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, pain perception, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women: a cross-sectional observational study Frontiers in Global Women's Health dysmenorrhea pain pain catastrophizing quality of life menstruation |
| title | Exploration of the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, pain perception, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women: a cross-sectional observational study |
| title_full | Exploration of the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, pain perception, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women: a cross-sectional observational study |
| title_fullStr | Exploration of the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, pain perception, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women: a cross-sectional observational study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploration of the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, pain perception, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women: a cross-sectional observational study |
| title_short | Exploration of the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, pain perception, and menstruation-related quality of life in young women: a cross-sectional observational study |
| title_sort | exploration of the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea pain perception and menstruation related quality of life in young women a cross sectional observational study |
| topic | dysmenorrhea pain pain catastrophizing quality of life menstruation |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1521276/full |
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