Relation of Anthropometric and Lifestyle Related Factors with Primary Dysmenorrhea

Menstrual cycle is a cycle of natural changes that occurs in the uterus and ovaries as an essential part of making sexual reproduction possible. The biological activity of the menstrual cycle is created by coordination among hypothalamic, hypophyseal and ovarian hormones. Many females suffer from dysmenorrhea, painful cramping sensation in the lower abdomen during menstruation. It is one of the most frequently encountered gynaecological disorders, often accompanied by other biologic symptoms, including fatigue, dizziness, sweating, headaches, back ache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, all occurring just before or during menses