ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIABETES MELLITUS AND THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE IN WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AT AURA SYIFA HOSPITAL IN KEDIRI REGENCY

Abstract

Menstrual cycle disorders are among the reproductive health problems that may be influenced by metabolic conditions, including Diabetes mellitus (DM). This study aimed to analyze the relationship between Diabetes mellitus and menstrual cycle patterns among women of reproductive age at Aura Syifa Hospital, Kediri Regency. This study employed a cross-sectional design using a consecutive sampling technique. The sample consisted of 32 women of reproductive age (20–45 years) diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus who met the inclusion criteria. The relatively small sample size was due to the limited number of diabetic patients within the reproductive age group during the study period. Data were collected from medical records to obtain information on Diabetes mellitus diagnosis and random blood glucose (RBG) levels, while menstrual cycle data were obtained through questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s Rank correlation test with a significance level of 5% (α = 0.05). The results showed that 90.6% of respondents had RBG levels ≥200 mg/dL, while 9.4% had normal RBG levels. In terms of menstrual cycle patterns, 78.1% of respondents experienced oligomenorrhea, 9.4% experienced polymenorrhea, and 12.5% had normal menstrual cycles. Spearman’s Rank correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between blood glucose levels and menstrual cycle patterns among women of reproductive age with Diabetes mellitus (p = 0.02; r = 0.527). Higher blood glucose levels were associated with a greater likelihood of menstrual cycle disorders. Therefore, optimal glycemic control is essential to maintain reproductive health and prevent menstrual cycle disturbances in women of reproductive age with Diabetes mellitus.