@article{MAKHILLTSS201813324660,
    title = {Prevalence of Menstrual Disorders among Adolescents in Vhembe District of
Limpopo Province, South Africa},
    journal = {The Social Sciences},
    volume = {13},
    number = {3},
    pages = {735-739},
    year = {2018},
    issn = {1818-5800},
    doi = {sscience.2018.735.739},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1818-5800&doi=sscience.2018.735.739},
    author = {Ramathuba Dorah and},
    keywords = {Adolescence,culture,menstrual disorders,prevalence and quality of life,SPSS,pathological},
    abstract = {Menarche is an important developmental milestone indicating a fully developed reproductive ability,
however, varying proportions of different menstrual associated disorders have been reported in both developed
and developing countries. The purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence of menstrual disorders
and treatment practices among adolescents in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study
used a quantitative cross-sectional design using a questionnaire. Two hundred and seventy three respondents
from selected secondary-schools, doing grades 10-12 were randomly sampled. Data was analysed using
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 23. The findings revealed that a high percentages of
menstrual problems with 65% having experienced dysmenorrhea, 42% premenstrual dysphoric disorder as well
as irregular menstrual cycle which affected their social life and lead to 68% of school absenteeism and minority
25% sought professional assistance. Menstrual problems are significant source of morbidity and affect the
quality of life and need prior mental preparation and menstrual education so as to timely exclude other
pathological problems.}
    }