OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION USAGE DURING MENSTRUAL PERIODS BY MEDICAL STUDENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: Menstruation is a natural physiological process that can be accompanied by various discomforts, including cramps, headaches, fatigue and mood swings. To manage these symptoms, many medical students turn to over the counter (OTC) medication for relief. Aim and Objective: To study the prevalence of over-the-counter medication usage during menstrual periods by medical students. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional analytical study carried out in Rama Medical College, Kanpur. A total of 188 students of age group 18-26 years from 1st year to 4th year were included by simple random sampling. Self-administered online google form was used to collect data.