Comparative Analysis of Adjustment Problems of Reproductive-Age Women with Regular and Irregular Menstrual Cycles

Abstract

The current research aimed to investigate the comparative levels of adjustment issues specifically of reproductive age women with both regular and irregular cycles. A Comparative Cross-sectional Research Design was employed for this investigation. A sample of 200 female adults aged 19 or older was obtained from several different cities through a snowball sampling process. Demographic information along with an adjustment problem scale was gathered from the sample. Descriptive statistical analysis and Independent Sample T-tests were used to analyze the data. According to the findings, a significant difference exists between women with irregular menstrual cycles and those who have regular cycles: Irregular menstrual cycle subjects indicated a significantly higher level of Adjustment Problems compared to women with regular cycles (Mean of Irregular cycles =81.80 vs Mean of Irregular cycles =77.94). The difference demonstrated statistical significance (t(137.87) = -2.16, p = .033) thereby confirming a linkage between having an irregular menstrual cycle and having an increased chance of having Adjustment Problems in the psychological domain. The overall conclusion is that women of reproductive age who have irregular cycle(s) will be experiencing a much greater level of adjustment problem(s) than women who have regular menstrual cycles.