Impact of Depressive Symptoms on Menstrual Cycle: A Literature Review
Overview
This literature review examines the relationship between depressive symptoms and menstrual cycle irregularities in females. The paper synthesizes findings from multiple studies demonstrating a positive correlation between depression and irregular menstrual periods, while critically evaluating the methodological strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and review-based research approaches.
What this literature review covers
- Introduction establishing the link between depression and menstrual health
- Literature Review analyzing seven peer-reviewed studies with critical evaluation of quantitative and review methodologies
- Discussion of findings from Maurya et al., Kuehner & Nayman, Kiesner et al., Handy et al., Cardoso et al., Aolymat et al., and Alateeq et al.
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Impact of Depressive Symptoms on Menstrual Cycle
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Impact of Depressive Symptoms on Menstrual Cycle
Introduction
Various studies have suggested a positive and direct link between depression and irregular menstrual periods among females. The importance of this topic relates to the value of promoting women's menstrual health as a means of safeguarding their mental health. This essay will conduct a literature review of the impact of depressive symptoms on the menstrual cycle based on the articles identified earlier in the term, include a biblical worldview, and summarize the discoveries made in the literature review.
Literature Review
The article by Maurya et al. (2022) examined the occurrence of self-reported menstrual irregularities among female adolescents and determined that depressive symptoms were positively associated with irregular menstrual cycles. The study used a quantitative approach advantageous for its objectiveness, relatability, and focus. On the other hand, the weaknesses of the study relate to the shortcomings of the quantitative approach, including the false focus on numbers and the possibility of researcher bias.
The study by Kuehner & Nayman (2021) reviewed menstrual diagnostic issues and discovered that the current literature is deficient in differentiating between menstrual disorders. The strengths of the study relate to the comprehensive nature of reviews. On the other hand, reviews lack scientific rigor, unlike primary research.
The study by Kiesner et al. (2022) discovered that females who experience cyclical variations in affective symptoms of their menstrual cycle have increased average levels of those symptoms.