Impact of Junk Food on Dysmenorrhea in Young Aged Females of Ahmedabad City

BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is common among young females and can significantly affect their well-being. This study aims to explore the potential relationship between junk food consumption and severity of dysmenorrhea in young females residing in Ahmedabad city. INTRODUCTION: Painful menstruation, or dysmenorrhea, is a widespread concern affecting many young females. The discomfort associated with dysmenorrhea can range from mild inconvenience to severe pain. It is understood that dysmenorrhea can be influenced by various factors, including hormonal changes and lifestyle choices. One lifestyle aspect that has attracted attention in recent years is dietary habits, particularly the consumption of junk food. This study, set in Ahmedabad city, aims to shed light on the potential impact of junk food consumption on dysmenorrhea in young females. METHODOLOGY: A total of 100 female participants aged 18-25 were enrolled in the Ahmedabad city for the study. Participants were selected according to inclusion criteria, and were made to fill questionnaires which dealt with menstrual history, dietary habit and dysmenorrhea. Questionnaire was circulated through Google form. The intensity of pain was rated on numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). RESULT: SPSS version 29 software was used for data analysis. For the correlation between junk food habit and dysmenorrhea spearman rho test was applied. (r = 0.898 and p = <0.001) CONCLUSION: There is a significant correlation between junk food habit and dysmenorrhea among young females. Thus, the study suggests that subjects with higher junk food habit have severe dysmenorrhea. Key words: Dysmenorrhea, Junk food, Numeric Pain Rating Scale.