Effects of Weather on the Severity of Menstrual Symptoms Among College- and High School-Going Women in the Southern Regions of Saudi Arabia.

Autor:	Saeed Alqahtani SA; Obstetrics and Gynecology, Abha Maternity and Children's Hospital, Abha, SAU., Osman Ali HT; Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU., Alasmre FA; Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU., Alghamdi RF; Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Fahad Hospital, Albaha, SAU., Alasmre HA; Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU., Alasmre LA; Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU., ALMuqrin F; Medicine, Imam Muhammed Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, SAU., Almuntashiri AA; General Practice, Um Sarar Primary Health Care Center, Khamis Mushait, SAU., Alshahrani MA; General Practice, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, SAU., Majrashi MM; Medicine, Jazan University, Abha, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Aug 13; Vol. 16 (8), pp. e66786. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 13 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.66786
Abstrakt:	Background: The effects of weather on the severity of menstrual symptoms have been a topic of interest and research for many years. While some studies have shown a correlation between weather conditions and increased severity of menstrual symptoms, others have found no significant relationship. Objective: The current study aimed to assess the effects of weather on the severity of menstrual symptoms among women going to college and high school in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all women going to college and high school in southern regions of Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were entered and analyzed in IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY), and stored with no attempts to identify the participants. Results: The study included 484 participants; most of them were 20-30 years old; 64.5% had regular menstrual cycles. It was observed that mood fluctuations, bloating, difficulty concentrating, breast pain, irritability, anxiety, social isolation, feeling tired, headaches, and mood changes are all affected to some degree before and during menstruation. On the other hand, the amount of blood, duration of the course, physical activity during menstruation, nutritional habits, lower back pain, and sleep disorders showed varying percentages of impact. These findings provide valuable insights into the physiological and psychological changes that occur during the menstrual cycle. Conclusion: In conclusion, the relationship between weather and the severity of menstrual symptoms is a complex and multifaceted topic. While some women may perceive a correlation between certain weather conditions and an increase in symptom severity, the scientific evidence in support of this connection is still limited and inconclusive. Further research is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms and to provide evidence-based recommendations for managing menstrual symptoms in relation to weather conditions. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. The Research Ethics Committee of King Khalid University (HAPO-06-B-001) issued approval ECM#2023-3242. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Saeed Alqahtani et al.)
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