Survey study, 2025
How common are menstrual disorders in nursing students?
Most nursing students have menstrual disorders. 94.2% had period pain, 82.4% had abnormal bleeding, and 54.6% had PMDD. Most used home remedies like hot water and rest rather than seeking medical help.
What they did
Cross-sectional study at Minia University nursing school. Female students completed a self-administered questionnaire about their menstrual cycle characteristics, period pain, menstrual disorders, and how they seek treatment for period problems.
What they found
94.2% had period pain, 82.4% had abnormal bleeding, and 54.6% had PMDD. For coping with periods, 72.5% drink hot water, 58.7% take hot baths, and 57.5% take rest. However, a low percentage of students sought professional medical consultation.
What it means for you
Most nursing students experience period problems but rely on home remedies rather than medical care. Limited to nursing students at one university, so may not reflect all women. Study doesn't explain why students prefer home remedies or compare how well different approaches work.
94.2%
Had period pain
82.4%
Had abnormal bleeding
54.6%
Had PMDD
About the study
- Original title
- Menstrual Disorders and Treatment Seeking Behavior among Faculty of Nursing Students at Minia University
- Authors
- Eman Gamal Rabeay Mohamed, Hoda Abdelazim Mohamed, Naglaa Fathy Ahmed et al.
- Journal
- Minia Scientific Nursing Journal
- Year
- 2025
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None - observational study
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.21608/msnj.2025.437053.1196
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