Factors causing dysmenorrhea in adolescents

Indrawati Indrawati; Willy Astriana

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v9nS1.15733

Authors

Indrawati
indrawati4318@gmail.com
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Al-Ma’arif, Baturaja, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Willy Astriana Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Al-Ma’arif, Baturaja, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Keywords:

Menstruation, Dysmenorrhea, Adolescence

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that cause dysmenorrhea in adolescents. This research method uses a literature review method contained in the data base, namely PubMed and the Google Scholar Search Engine. The articles used are in accordance with the criteria, namely articles published from 2015-2025. Based on the results of the review that has been explained through the article above, it shows that there are factors that can cause dysmenorrhea, including internal factors including age of menarche, family history, menstrual duration, exercise habits and external factors including stress, nutritional status, and fast food. Based on the articles that have been reviewed, the results show that the incidence of dysmenorrhea in adolescents is influenced by 1). Internal factors, including: age of menarche, family history, menstrual duration, exercise habits and 2). External factors, including: stress, nutritional status, and fast food. Natural ways that adolescents can do to reduce pain during menstruation are as often as possible doing sports activities such as walking and avoiding stress.

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