Perceived Stress and its Relation to Menstruation: A Review Study

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Page: 151-153

Krishleen Kaur Chaddha, Shubhangi Shukla, and Seema Rani Sarraf (Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)

The review of literature aims to review the relation between perceived stress and menstruation, to understand in detail about variation in perception of stress in relation to phases of the menstrual cycle and its psychological impact on the individual. Perceived stress, an individual’s appraisal of sources of stress and its ability to manage has been proven to vary with phases of the menstrual cycle. Perceived stress during studies has been proven to be less in the follicular stage of the menstrual cycle and the luteal stage tends to have a high level of the menstrual cycle. There have been numerous studies investigating the relation between perceived stress, and irregularities in menstrual and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), proving high levels of stress can intensify symptoms of menstrual period and impair overall well-being. In review, gaps in studies have been pinpointed and emphasized, and the necessity for future studies regarding the role of perceived stress in menstrual well-being and its contribution towards the general state of an individual’s psychological state is underlined.