@article{article_1641618, title={The Relationship between Pain, Sleep, and Nutrition During the Premenstrual, Menstrual, and Postmenstrual Phases in Women of Reproductive Age}, journal={Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences}, pages={175–190}, year={2026}, DOI={10.38079/igusabder.1641618}, url={https://izlik.org/JA95KF77PK}, author={Elibol, Emine and Orhan, Betül and Özaslan, İremnur}, keywords={Menstruation, nutrition, pain, premenstrual syndrome, sleep}, abstract={<p>Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between pain, sleep, and nutrition during the premenstrual, menstrual, and postmenstrual phases in women of reproductive age. <br />Method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 250 women aged 19-40 years. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Sleep Quality Scale, the Premenstrual Symptoms Coping Scale, dietary records, and the Visual Analog Scale. Data were obtained at three stages: premenstrual, menstrual, and postmenstrual. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 24. <br />Results: This rates of appetite increase were found to be 55.6% in the premenstrual phase, 45.6% in the menstrual phase, and 16.0% in the postmenstrual phase. Single women had significantly lower sleep quality scale scores and higher visual analogue scale scores in the menstrual phase compared to married women (p<0.05). Menstrual cycle length and duration were found to have statistically significant effects on visual analogue scale and sleep quality scale scores (p<0.05). Energy, carbohydrate, fiber intake were higher during the premenstrual phase compared to other phases (p<0.05). <br />Conclusion: The severity of pain in the menstrual phase may affect sleep quality and lead to changes in appetite and food consumption. </p>}, number={28}, organization={The study was supported by the TÜBİTAK 2209-A University Students Research Projects Program.}