Menstrual Pain and Help Seeking Behaviour among Female Emerging Adults

Menstrual pain, especially in the form of dysmenorrhea, can have a significant impact on a woman's health Understanding how individuals cope with or seek help for this condition is crucial for developing effective interventions and improving overall well-being. Insights into help-seeking behavior contribute to the development of preventive strategies and effective management plans for menstrual pain. This study investigated the relationship between menstrual pain and help seeking among female emerging adults. A quantitative research method was employed, utilizing the Menstrual symptom questionnaire and the General help seeking questionnare. A sample of 195 responses, predominantly from Kerala and Bengaluru, was collected and analyzed. The findings revealed that there was no significant relationship between menstrual pain and help seeking behaviour .Additionally, no significant differences were found in menstrual pain and help seeking behaviour based on age group, employment status, or residential area among participants.