북한 여성들의 초경 및 월경양상에 관한 연구

Abstract

Purpose : Menarche and menstruation is important landmark in female development and health. they have defferance affected by many status. In this study, we examined the menarche and menstrual pattern of North Korean women. Methods : We researched with 179 women in The Settlement Support Facility for North Korean Defectors from October 4 to October 5 2004 by questionnaires, and investigates their Menarche and the Menstrual Pattern. Results : The mean menarcheal age of North Korean women was 15.87 1.90. They had their menarche at 12 years old to 21 years old. The menstrual period was 28-32days in 46.8% case of them. Irregular menstrual cycle was found in 19.9%. The menstrual duration was 3-4days in 45.6%, and 5-6days in 32.3%. The amounts of the menstrual flow was regular in 42.9%, and significantly irregular case was not so much. The menstrual symptoms was lower abdominal pain, back pain, breast tenderness and pain, fatigue, etc. Conclusion : We found that North Korean women's menarcheal age is older than South Korean women's. Their menstrual pattern was not significantly irregular.