Association Between Caffeine Intake And Dysmenorrhoea

Abstract

Background: The rate of dysmenorrhea (86.8%) was observed to be greater among individuals who frequently consumed large amounts of caffeinated drinks when compared to those who did not partake in these beverages (13.2%). Caffeine intake is a contributing factor associated with dysmenorrhea. Materials and Method: An observational study was conducted over three months at “Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital” in Chennai with a focus on 80 women within the reproductive age group. Results: The average age of the participants was 28.11 (±) 3.9, and approximately 61.81% of them were married. A notable correlation was identified between the frequency, number of servings, and amount of caffeine consumed and the occurrence of dysmenorrhea. Conclusion: Our research suggests a correlation between caffeine consumption and dysmenorrhea, necessitating future investigation to determine if decreasing caffeine intake could reduce dysmenorrhea.