Investigating the Connection Between Hip Waist Ratio and Primary Dysmenorrhoea in Non-Obese Women: An Observational Study
Keywords:
Primary Dysmenorrhoea, Hip–Waist Ratio, Non-Obese Women, Observational Study, Menstrual Pain, Body CompositionAbstract
Background: Primary dysmenorrhoea, characterised by painful menstrual cramps without an underlying medical condition, significantly affects women worldwide. While several factors contributing to primary dysmenorrhoea have been studied extensively, the impact of body
composition, particularly the hip–waist ratio, in non-obese women remains underexplored.
Objectives: This observational study aimed to investigate the correlation between hip–waist ratio and primary dysmenorrhoea severity in non obese women, assessing menstrual pain intensity using the MDQ VAS scale and exploring potential associations with BMI and lifestyle factors.
Methods: Forty non-obese women aged 18–30 years with documented primary dysmenorrhoea were recruited from a local university. Hip waist ratios were measured using standardised techniques, categorising participants into distinct ratio groups. Menstrual pain intensity was evaluated using the MDQ VAS scale. Additional variables including
BMI, physical activity level, dietary habits, and smoking status were recorded through self-reported questionnaires.
Results: Preliminary analysis revealed a significant correlation between hip–waist ratio and primary dysmenorrhoea severity (p < 0.05). Specifically, participants with hip–waist ratios in the range of 0.75–0.79 reported higher mean pain scores on the MDQ VAS scale compared
to those with ratios outside this range. Subgroup analysis showed that 80% of participants exhibited a significant correlation between hip–waist ratio and menstrual pain intensity.
Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of considering body composition beyond BMI in assessing primary dysmenorrhoea. Further research should explore underlying physiological mechanisms and evaluate targeted interventions aimed at reducing central adiposity to alleviate menstrual pain in non-obese women.
How to cite this article:
Jaysree S, Selvam P S. Investigating the
Connection Between Hip–Waist Ratio and
Primary Dysmenorrhoea in Non-Obese
Women: An Observational Study. J. HealthCare
Edu. & Med. Inform. 2024;11(1&2):29-33.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9199.202406
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