Women living in depression have more period pain: Study claims

A recent study has found a connection between depression and period pain. If you are suddenly experiencing severe pain, then it can be the result of your mental health related problems.

The problem of pain during periods is very common in women. Its severity can vary from woman to woman. But recently there has been an interesting disclosure about the severity of pain, which points to disturbances in mental health.

A recent study has revealed that depression can be the cause of period pain. Researchers have identified possible genes that could link to this problem, and believe this study shows the need for a holistic approach to treating mental health and reproductive problems.

Women more depressed than men

Depression can increase the risk of period pain in women, especially during the reproductive age. In one study, it was found that women are twice as affected by depression as men. The study has been published in the journal Briefing in Bioinformatics, in which researchers from China and the UK have given information on this subject.

Connection between depression and period pain

"Our findings provide preliminary evidence that depression may be the cause of period pain (dysmenorrhoea), not a result of it," said lead author of the study and PhD student Shuhe Liu from Xi'an Jiatong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in China. "We found that sleep problems can exacerbate period pain, so treating sleep problems may be important in managing both of these conditions," Liu added.

Need for mental health screening

Researchers have also suggested that women whose period pain problems are severe should get mental health screening. Such a holistic approach can help treat both conditions. However, more research is needed on this topic to better understand these complex relationships.