The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Stress Levels With The Menstrual Cycle in Female Students of The Faculty of Medicine, Mulawarman University

Authors

  • Endang Sawitri Universitas Mulawarman Author
  • Hermawati Rahman Program Studi Kedokteran, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Mulawarman Author
  • Hadi Irawiraman Laboratorium Patologi Anatomi, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Mulawarman Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30872/

Keywords:

Menstrual Cycle, Physical Activity, Stress Levels

Abstract

Menstrual cycle is often regarded as an important indicator of women's reproductive health, and changes in this cycle can affect their quality of life. This study aimed to explore the relationship between physical activity, stress levels, and menstrual cycles among female students at the Faculty of Medicine, Mulawarman University. This study used an observational analytical design and a cross-sectional approach. Statistical analysis was conducted using the chi-squared test. The results showed that 66% of the female students experienced normal menstrual cycles, while 34% had abnormal menstrual cycles. Light physical activity was found in 5.7% of the students, moderate physical activity in 68.7%, and intense physical activity in 25.7%. Mild, moderate, and severe stress levels were experienced by 6.4 %, 83.4%, and 10.2% of students, respectively. The relationship between physical activity and menstrual cycle showed a p-value of 0.215, while the relationship between stress level and menstrual cycle showed a p-value of 0.000. Based on these results, it can be concluded that physical activity is not associated with the menstrual cycle, but stress levels are related to it among female students at the Faculty of Medicine, Mulawarman University.

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2025-11-29

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E. Sawitri, H. Rahman, and H. . Irawiraman, “The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Stress Levels With The Menstrual Cycle in Female Students of The Faculty of Medicine, Mulawarman University”, J. Sains. Kes, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.30872/.

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