The Relationship Between Menstrual Cycle Disorders In Obese Adolescents

Abstract

Menstrual cycle disorders are the main symptom of anovulation, a phenomenon accompanied by
decreased ovarian steroid secretion and production. Weight gain and an increase in adipose tissue in
obese women, especially in the midsection, can disrupt the balance of steroid hormones such as
androgens, estrogens, and sex hormone-binding globulins, which can affect the menstrual cycle in
adolescents. The mechanism of obesity is most often associated with menstrual cycle disorders. On that
basis, this study aims to assess the relationship between insulin resistance and menstrual cycle disorders
in obese adolescents. Method: This study used a cross-sectional design with comparisons where in this
study, the researchers compared the levels of the Homeostatic Model obese adolescent women who had
normal menstrual cycles and abnormal menstrual cycles. Result : the group with abnormal menstrual
cycles was found to be lower than those in the normal menstrual cycle group, but no significant
difference was found. In addition, the abnormal menstrual cycle group was found to be lower but not
significant. Conclusion: Obesity has no significant relationship to the menstrual cycle in obese
adolescent girls.