A scoping review of influence of lifestyle factors on menstrual disorders in menstruating women

Abstract

Menstruation is a natural occurrence for every female, starting from adolescence to menopausal age. Menstrual irregularities can eventually have an impact on one's physical and mental health, which lowers women's quality of life. The objective of this study was to explore the different lifestyle factors affecting menstrual disorders. Therefore, this scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of menstrual disorders and lifestyle factors like physical activity, diet, sleep, water intake, nutrition, addictions, caffeine intake, stress affecting menses, and the importance of lifestyle modification. An extensive search was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar keywords. Conclusion: Menstrual disorders were significantly associated with an increase in BMI, a sedentary lifestyle, exposure to passive smoking, excessive coffee drinking, perceived stress and frequent consumption of fast food, non-vegetarian food, less water intake, inadequate sleep, physical inactivity, and diet. Healthy dietary habits, physical activity, and various other modifications to one's lifestyle can significantly lower the risk of menstruation disorders and reduce the severity of more serious health issues.