Are the Menstrual Characteristics Similar in Adolescent and Adult Women with Cerebral Palsy?

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the menstrual-health characteristics of adult and adolescent women with cerebral palsy. STUDY DESIGN: cross-sectional included 74 who were diagnosed Among palsy, between ages 10-18 formed palsy group (n= 36), 19-30 (n=38). Gross motor function levels determined by gross classification system expanded revised. Menstrual-health evaluated a self-report questionnaire. RESULTS: The median age in (23.5 (19-29) years)) was higher than (16.5 (11-18) (p<0.001). menarche (14 (7-18) years) (13 (9-17) (p=0.017). presence dysmenorrhea (35 dysmenorrhea) more common (30 (p=0.016). menstrual suppression treatment, length menstruation, pain onset time, duration, medicine usage during highest intensity experienced period, number drugs, use relief methods, days absent from school or work, type menstruation products, reason discomfort scores questions revised similar both groups (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: Dysmenorrhea prevalent adults Providing training that raises awareness behavior-changing education for their caregivers can help improve gynecological health.