Does sleep quality influence primary dysmenorrhea? : A literature review

Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea refers to discomfort or cramps in the lower abdomen that occur before or during the menstrual cycle without any previously identified medical conditions. This type of dysmenorrhea is typically seen in teenagers and young adults, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea tends to occur more frequently in adults. Worldwide, a significant number of women, between 50-90%, report experiencing dysmenorrhea. Untreated dysmenorrhea can lead to lasting consequences, such as the development of polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis. Previous research shows that poor sleep quality can influence the incidence of primary dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls. More research is needed to understand betters how these factor impact on the incidence of primary dysmenorrhea.

Method: This study is a literature review, drawing from sources in Google Scholar, PUBMED, and Science Direct, focusing on research published between 2019 and 2024. The study included only original research articles in English or Indonesian with all the required components.

Result and Discussion: From the literature search, 10 studies were obtained that met the inclusion criteria. All studies show a relationship between sleep quality and the incidence of primary dysmenorrhea.

Conclusion: According to reviews, sleep quality is associated with the incidence of dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls. Poor sleep quality increases the risk of primary dysmenorrhea.