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August 6, 2025

Symptoms and distress across the menstrual cycle in a representative sample of Austrian and German people who menstruate: a cross-sectional study

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LVLucia VolpiLKLaura M König

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reports high pain and distress during menstruation in people who menstruate, suggesting broader symptom awareness is needed.

Key Points

  • The study identifies various symptoms experienced throughout the menstrual cycle, including gastrointestinal and psychological symptoms.
  • Participants reported greater distress during menstruation, with a mean score of 1.41 on the distress scale, indicating significant impairment.
  • Gastrointestinal and physiological symptoms were among the most frequently reported, showing the need for comprehensive research on menstrual health.
  • The findings reveal that symptoms often linked to the menstrual phase occur throughout the cycle, advocating for a broader understanding of menstrual experiences.

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Volpi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0fa0e6551bb0af8d1872https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/q32nf_v1
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