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May 20, 2026BMC Women s HealthOpen Access

Prevalence and associated factors of menstrual irregularities among reproductive-age women attending KAAH hospital, Hargeisa, Somaliland: a cross-sectional study

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Cross-sectional study assesses menstrual irregularities in reproductive-age women, highlighting urgent health needs in Somaliland.

This research aims to determine the prevalence and associated factors of menstrual irregularities among women in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
Cross-sectional study design with a sample of 288 women aged 15–49 attending KAAH Hospital from March-May 2025.
Sociodemographic data and menstrual history were collected using standardized questionnaires.
Bivariate analysis using chi-square tests identified associations with irregular menstruation.
85.76% of women reported irregular menstruation (247/288).
Significant associations were found with age (peak at 25–29 years; p < 0.001), low income (<$100; p = 0.021), and hormonal imbalances (24.61% low LH; p = 0.003).
Factors such as stress, anxiety, unhealthy diet, and insufficient sleep were correlated with irregular menstruation (p < 0.05).

Adam et al. (2026) studied this question.

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