The problem of pain during periods is very common in women. Its severity may vary from woman to woman. But recently an interesting revelation has come to light regarding the severity of pain, which points towards disturbances in mental health.
A recent study Studies have shown that depression can be a cause of period pain. Researchers have identified potential genes that may be associated with this problem, and they believe this study shows the need for a holistic approach to treating mental health and fertility problems.
Women more depressed than men
Depression can increase the risk of period pain in women, especially during reproductive age. A study found that women are twice as affected by depression as men. This study has been published in the journal Briefing in Bioinformatics, in which researchers from China and the UK have given information on this topic.
Relationship between depression and menstrual pain
“Our findings provide preliminary evidence that depression may be a cause of menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), rather than a consequence of it,” said Shuhe Liu, lead author of the study and a PhD student at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in China. ” “We found that sleep problems can worsen menstrual pain, so treating sleep problems may be important in managing both conditions,” Liu said.
Need for mental health checkup
Researchers have also suggested that women who have severe period pain should get a mental health checkup. Such a holistic approach can help treat both conditions. However, more research is needed on this topic to better understand these complex relationships.
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