Purpose: This study aims to determine the effects of menstrual headaches on quality of life in young women. It also determines the frequency and examines variables associated with menstrual headaches.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2021 to April 2022 among 984 young women aged 18-28. The SF-36 Health-Related Quality of Life questionnaire was used for assessment, and data were analysed using IBM SPSS 20.0. Sociodemographic factors, menstrual characteristics, and lifestyle habits were included as variables.
Results: Menstrual headaches were reported by 35.6% ( = 318) of participants. These headaches were significantly associated with disrupted family structures, shorter menstrual cycles, dysmenorrhoea, smoking, cola-containing drink consumption, medication-dependent chronic diseases, and early menarche. Women with menstrual headaches had lower median scores across all SF-36 subscales compared to those without. This study also found that delayed-onset menstrual headaches are more common than early-onset menstrual headaches in women.
Conclusion: Menstrual headaches adversely affect health-related quality of life in women. The prevalence and severity of these risk factors can be reduced by modifying lifestyles and implementing targeted interventions. A healthcare provider plays a critical role in helping women learn self-management strategies to alleviate menstrual headaches' adverse effects.
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