Prevalence And Impact Of Primary Dysmenorrhea On Female Students In University Of Nigeria Enugu Campus

ABSTRACT Dysmenorrhoea is the most common gynaecologic complaint and the leading cause of recurrent short-term school or work absenteeism among female adolescents and young adults. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and impact of dysmenorrhea among female students in University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. The study was carried out to, determine the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea, amongst the students, elicit the predisposing factors to dysmenorrhea, assess the impact of dysmenorrheal on female students, to determine the treatment methods used to alleviate symptoms of dysme…