Effective types of Dysmenorrhea Management Among University students in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Khalat Karwan Fares; Renas Mohammed Khidhir; Hiwa Abdulrahman Ahmad

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Effective types of Dysmenorrhea Management Among University students in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Authors:

Khalat Karwan Fares | Renas Mohammed Khidhir | Hiwa Abdulrahman Ahmad

Publisher:

International University of Erbil

Journal:

Academic Journal of International University of Erbil Vol.3 Issue 3, pp.508-515

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001930339

pISSN:

3080-7174

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 Abstract Background and Objectives: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disorder. which may have a negative impact on female health, social relationships, school or career roles. because of cultural issues the young females may not seek medical care for this condition and identification of abnormal menstrual. The objectives of the study were to determine the effective types of management dysmenorrhea among young female, to identify some of the socio-demographic characteristics of study sample and to find out the relationship between the socio-demographic characteristics and types of management of the study samples. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 442 female students in two universities (six departments) across Kurdistan region of Iraq. The data was obtained during the month of February 2023 to May 2023. The Dysmenorrhea, associated risk factors, and management-methods were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of Dysmenorrhea was (95.9%). The level of pain was classified from Grade 0= No pain to Grade 3= sever pain. Most of the females with Dysmenorrhea Verbal description of pain as moderate (46.2%) to severe (25.6%), It had significant effects on their daily living and their educational abilities. The major risk factors associated with Dysmenorrhea included family history of Dysmenorrhea (P<0.001), and medical condition like polycystic ovarian syndrome (P<0.044). The majority of participants (84.84%) use traditional strategies to reduce dysmenorrhea, such as applying a heating pad to the lower abdomen combined with taking analgesic medications. These methods are commonly chosen for their effectiveness in reducing Dysmenorrhea and discomfort. Additionally, 3.39% of participants use dietary therapy as a management strategy. Half of the dysmenorrheic females (52.9%) received medications specifically for the management of dysmenorrhea, and notably, 2.48% took hormonal contraceptives. Among the analgesics commonly used, Paracetamol was taken by 35.3% of participants, Mefenamic acid by 14%, and Diclofenac by 3.6%. Conclusions: Its high prevalence dysmenorrhea is often underdiagnosed, inadequately treated among university students. The first line management of Dysmenorrhea among them were traditional strategies (local heat application) but their effectiveness can be enhanced by medication. Therefore, healthcare professionals should educate dysmenorrhea women in order to provide the most self-management support. Key wards: Dysmenorrhea management, female students, pain management.

Article Details

Effective types of Dysmenorrhea Management Among University students in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Authors: Khalat Karwan Fares | Renas Mohammed Khidhir | Hiwa Abdulrahman Ahmad

Publisher: International University of Erbil

Journal: Academic Journal of International University of Erbil Vol.3 Issue 3, pp.508-515

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2026

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001930339

pISSN: 3080-7174

Dysmenorrhea management

female students

pain management

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Authors:

Khalat Karwan Fares | Renas Mohammed Khidhir | Hiwa Abdulrahman Ahmad

Publisher:

International University of Erbil

Journal:

Academic Journal of International University of Erbil Vol.3 Issue 3, pp.508-515

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001930339

pISSN:

3080-7174