A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY TO ESTABLISH THE EFFECT OF STRESS ON MENSTRUATION AMONGST MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATES

Kevin Thomas Edassery, Aksah B. Paul, Akshita Mohan, Shreya P. Joseph, Sruthi George Cherian, Shreya Kulwal, Dr. Shashank Gotarkar

Abstract


Introduction: In  this  fast  paced  world,  medical  students  are  under  constant  stress  due   to  academic  encumbrance.  Researches  have  proved  that  neuroendocrine  system  has  an  imperative  role  to  play  during  stress.  Thus,  the  endeavor  of  this  research  was  to   study  the  effect  of  stress  on  menstrual  cycle  and  thereby  creating  awareness  among  the  medical  undergraduates.


Keywords


Stress, Menstrual cycle, Alteration, Medical undergraduates.

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