Relationship between Body Mass Index with Menstrual Cycle in Senior High School Students
Abstract: In recent years,
there is an escalation of menstrual disorders in both developing and developed
countries. One of the important factors that contribute to menstrual disorders
is body fat content. In developing countries like Indonesia, young women in
certain cultures get married at average age of 16 years. At the same time, the
number of malnourishment among adolescent is increasing. This study was
conducted to analyze the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and
menstrual cycle in senior high school students.
Methods: This study included 330 girls ages 15−17. This study was
conducted in Jatinangor, Sumedang from the period of August–October 2013 using
a cross-sectional study. Questionnaires assessing their menstruation and their
weight and height were collected after obtaining the respondents consent.The
collected data were analyzed using the independent T-test.
Results: Most of the respondents had normal BMI, menstrual interval,
amount and duration. There was no relationship between BMI and menstrual
interval and menstrual amount (0.74 and 0.878 respectively), however there was
relationship between BMI and menstrual period (p= 0.036).
Conclusions: Menstrual abnormalities among female adolescents are common.
Based on this study, BMI seems to be moderately associated with menstrual
cycle, especially with menstrual period, although a possibility still remains
that body fat affects the menstruation superiorly.
Author: Rinasyah Ganesh, Lola
Ilona, Ryadi Fadil
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg150316
