Does Physical Activity And Age Menarche Affect Dysmenorrhea In Addolescents: A Scoping Review

Rarania Tilana Wulandari Rarania; Mufdlilah; Farida Kartini

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Does Physical Activity And Age Menarche Affect Dysmenorrhea In Addolescents: A Scoping Review

Rarania Tilana Wulandari Rarania ¹

, Mufdlilah ²

, Farida Kartini ²

¹ a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:31:"Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta";}

² Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta

Published 2026-08-30

Vol. 27 No. 04 (2026)

DOI 10.24036/eksakta/vol27-iss04/724

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Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common reproductive health problems experienced by adolescent girls and may affect daily activities, including decreased concentration, school absenteeism, and reduced quality of life. Recurrent menstrual pain is often considered a normal condition, resulting in inadequate recognition and management among adolescents. This scoping review aimed to explore the influence of exercise habits and age at menarche on the incidence of dysmenorrhea among adolescents. This study used a scoping review approach by searching articles from PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases. Articles were selected based on quantitative research designs, publication within the last ten years (2015–2025), language availability, and relevance to adolescent populations. Data extraction included article characteristics, research methods, and main findings. From 662 identified articles, 21 studies were included in the final analysis after screening, eligibility assessment, and critical appraisal using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools. The findings showed that exercise habits and age at menarche were associated with dysmenorrhea. Other contributing factors included anemia, Body Mass Index, menstrual characteristics, family history, stress, anxiety, and depression. Preventive strategies through physical activity promotion, healthy lifestyle education, and mental health support are needed to reduce dysmenorrhea among adolescents.

Author Biographies

M

Mufdlilah

Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta

mufdlilah@unisayogya.ac.id

Magister Kebidanan, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan

F

Farida Kartini

Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta

faridakartini@unisayogya.ac.id

Magister Kebidanan, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan

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Does Physical Activity And Age Menarche Affect Dysmenorrhea In Addolescents: A Scoping Review

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