Study of Body Mass Index and its Association with Menstrual Irregularities among Adolescent Girls

Menstrual irregularities such as irregular cycles including length of cycle, heavy or scanty menstruation blood loss are more common among adolescents during the initial year of menarche.When menstrual irregularities affect their day-to-day activities and quality of life it is to be addressed.A survey was taken with a questionnaire from 250 willing adolescent girls from 12-17 years of age.Data was collected regarding age, height, weight, age of menarche, duration of menstrual cycle, menstrual flow, pain, History of Anaemia, PCOS, Thyroid disorders, and necessary family history.Data collected were analysed through tables using proportions and percentages.In our study mean BMI is 22+4.8.Girls with high BMI had more hypomenorrhoea oligomenorrhoea and cycle irregularities when compared to normal and low BMI girls while menorrhagia is seen more among underweight girls and the mean age of menarche is 13+1.4.Menstrual health, menstrual hygiene awareness and early detection and treatment of any irregularities along with lifestyle modification play a key role in well well-being of their community and that of their county for decades.