Reproductive Health Of Tribal Women
Menstrual Cramps Problems of Sikkim Women Prevalence and Impact: Hih Incidence Among Young Women: A study focusing on Bhutia women in Gangtok, Sikkim, found that 79% of 18-year-old girls experienced menstrual pain, with 21% reporting that the pain was severe enough to cause them to stay home from school or work. Commonality Across Populations: Globally, menstrual pain affects a significant portion of women. For instance, a study reported that 84.1% of women experience menstrual pain, with 43.1% reporting that pain occurs during every period. Irregular Menstrual Cycles: The Bhutia women in Gangtok exhibited highly variable menstrual cycles, with many experiencing more than one short or long menstrual cycle. This irregularity can contribute to increased menstrual discomfort. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): A study on Nepali adolescent girls in Sikkim found that 85.8% experienced PMS symptoms such as...