The Relationship between Pain, Sleep, and Nutrition During the Premenstrual, Menstrual, and Postmenstrual Phases in Women of Reproductive Age
Abstract
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.
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.
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).
Conclusion: The severity of pain in the menstrual phase may affect sleep quality and lead to changes in appetite and food consumption.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Emine Elibol
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0000-0002-6166-0825
Türkiye
Betül Orhan
0009-0004-3654-893X
Türkiye
İremnur Özaslan
0009-0007-2506-4616
Türkiye
Early Pub Date
April 29, 2026
Publication Date
April 29, 2026
Submission Date
February 17, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 11, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Number: 28