Tsukuba, Japan—Approximately 90% of young women experience menstrual-related symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. However, practical and personalized measures to alleviate these symptoms remain underdeveloped.
In this study, researchers conducted a web-based questionnaire survey assessing and comparing symptoms severity, personal characteristics, and lifestyle factors in two groups: 99 young women without regular exercise habits and 125 female soccer players who exercise regularly. The results revealed distinct factors influencing symptoms severity depending on exercise habits. Among young women without exercise habits, the number of menstruation days and perceived stress were key contributors. Conversely, among those with regular exercise habits, body mass index, bedtime, caffeine intake, and breakfast consumption were significantly associated with symptom severity. These findings suggest that the factors contributing to menstrual-related symptoms differ depending on exercise habits, highlighting the importance of individualized approaches to symptom management. The researchers hope this research will lead to better symptom control and improvements in women's health and quality of life.
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This study was supported by the Japanese Center for Research on Women in Sport, Juntendo University.
Title of original paper:
Comparison of factors associated with the occurrence of menstruation-related symptoms in Japanese women without exercise habits and female soccer players: A cross-sectional study
Journal:
BMC Women's Health
DOI:
Professor NAKATA, Yoshio
Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Professor MACHIDA, Shuichi
Graduate School of Health and Sports Science, Juntendo University
Professor NATSUI, Hiroaki
Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Japan Women's College of Physical Education
Institute of Health and Sport Sciences
BMC Women s Health
Comparison of factors associated with the occurrence of menstruation-related symptoms in Japanese women without exercise habits and female soccer players: a cross-sectional study
24-Mar-2025