• MRS. VANITHA
• SANJAY. S
• SURYA .C
• SHIVASHREE . S
• RANJITH. S

Background: Menstrual irregularity can occur at any age, but it is most common among women under the age of 23 years. Menstrual irregularity is a foremost gynecological problem and a cause of anxiety to the females and those close to them. Interruption of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis pathway results in an irregular menstrual cycle, Oligomenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Abnormal uterine bleeding are the Conditions related to irregular menstruation. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the of menstrual irregularity and its associated factors among reproductive age group women in selected tertiary care hospital, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India in 2023. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted at selected tertiary care hospital. Data was collected using self- administered questionnaires in 250 eligible female attending obstetrics and gynecological outpatient department at selected tertiary care hospital by purposive sampling technique. Weight and height were measured and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated after data collection. Each questionnaire was checked for completeness, cleaned, coded, entered into EPI-DATA, and then transported to SPSS software. descriptive and inferential statistics analyses were employed to determine the association of each independent variable with the dependent variable. P ≤ 0.05 were used to declare association and select predictors. Results: The result showed that the common menstrual problems reported were Dysmenorrhea (70.8%), Oligomenorrhea (58.8%), Menorrhagia (13.6%), and Polymenorrhea (74.4%), Polymenorrhagia (54.8%), The findings revealed that there was a significant association of menstruation irregularities with the selected demographic variables such as Age, Marital status, Educational status, Residence, Respondent monthly income. Conclusion and recommendation: Menstrual irregularities can significantly impact women's quality of life, affecting their physical health, emotional well-being, and social functioning. As such, healthcare professionals, including nurses, play a pivotal role in providing education, support, and access to appropriate healthcare services for women experiencing menstrual irregularities. It’s important for women experiencing menstrual irregularities to consult with a health care professional such as a gynecologist or primary care physician. Making certain lifestyle modifications can help improve menstrual irregularity includes maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular exercise, managing stress through techniques like yoga and meditation, and ensuring adequate sleep. Eating a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats is important for overall health and may also contribute to more regular menstrual cycle.

Keywords: menstrual irregularity, associated factor, reproductive age.

"MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP WOMEN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.c487-c501, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501257.pdf

"MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP WOMEN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppc487-c501, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501257.pdf