Impact of Primary Dysmenorrhea on Academic Performance and Quality of Life Among Medical Students at Sohag University

In the world, the estimated prevalence of dysmenorrhea ranges from 45% to 93% of women of reproductive age, with adolescents having the highest rates of dysmenorrhea. Studies suggest that approximately 140 million hours are lost annually from school or work owing to dysmenorrhea. It is a leading cause of recurrent short-term school absenteeism, lack of concentration, no active participation, inability to do homework, failure in an exam, and limitation of activity. An estimated 15% of adolescent females describe their pain as severe, impacting their quality of life. These adolescents can miss 1 to 3 days of school per menstrual cycle. Studies have noted that dysmenorrhea can lead to lower academic performance (AP) and poor quality of sleep, resulting in mood changes, such as anxiety and depression