MENSTRUAL KNOWLEDGE, SYMPTOMS AND WOMAN’S QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES: LITERATURE REVIEW

Author Name: Runu Show

Volume/Issue: 02/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2021-85794158/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Chandrakona Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya, Chandrakona Town , Paschim  Medinipur, West Bengal, India

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Review of literature related to the identification of the menstrual knowledge, symptoms and women’s quality of life outcomes in order to strategies to improve life transition. Methodology: This study is based on secondary sources like book articles, journals, websites, expert opinions etc. The method is based on descriptive method. Results: The results of these 8 studies reveal that there are significant differences of knowledge towards menstruation and in the total number of physical & psychological symptoms. Lack of knowledge related menstrual periods and the presence of menstrual symptoms significantly reduces the quality reduces the quality of life and with more severity, worsens the quality of life. Conclusion: The current review can provide a clear understanding of girls and women’s experiences at menstruation. It is very challenging health care professionals to appreciate the symptoms experienced by women’s during menstruation in order to competent care.

Key words: Menstrual symptoms, Menstruation, Life transition, Quality of life.