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September 10, 2025African Journal of Health Sciences

Menstrual Cycle Patterns among Adult Females Attending a Neuropsychiatric Facility in Kaduna, Northwestern Nigeria

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AMAmina Mohammed-DurosinlorunLDLasisi Marufa DupeUAUmar Abubakar

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows menstrual abnormalities in adults with neuropsychiatric illness, highlighting essential care needs.

Key Points

  • Abnormal duration of menstrual flow was present in most participants with neuropsychiatric illness.
  • Participants with seizure disorders experienced more abnormal menstrual flow volumes, suggesting specific screening needs.
  • Notably, dysmenorrhea was highly prevalent, affecting 74.4% of the cohort, mostly with mild intensity.
  • Diagnostic categories like schizophrenia and depressive disorders did not significantly associate with menstrual cycle length.

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Mohammed-Durosinlorun et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23d3ab210217d6478d221https://doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v37i4.3
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