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Trends in the prevalence of menstrual disorders 2011-2020: a descriptive study of patients presenting to primary care in England
Safe People
Organisation name
University of Liverpool
Organisation sector
Academic Institute
Applicant name(s)
Kate Fleming - Chief Investigator - University of LiverpoolJaime Bolzern - Corresponding Applicant - University of LiverpoolAnna Head - Collaborator - University of LiverpoolPieta Schofield - Collaborator - University of Liverpool
Safe Projects
Project ID
CPRD04
Lay summary
Many women and girls suffer from problems connected to menstruation. Such problems include physical symptoms such as heavy blood loss and pain, but also problems with mood and mental health. Some may find it difficult to function as usual in their home, social and work/educational environments. While in some women and girls menstrual problems may be mild, for others they can be debilitating. In some cases, there is a clear underlying explanation for the problem such as a bleeding disorder, endometriosis or cancer. In many cases, no clear cause for such menstrual disorders is discovered.
Technical summary
This descriptive epidemiology study will aim to describe trends in the prevalence of menstrual disorders (dysmenorrhoea and heavy menstrual bleeding) in women and girls aged 10-60 in the past decade (2011-2020) in England.
Latest approval date
24/05/2021
Safe Data
Dataset(s) name
Patient Level Index of Multiple Deprivation
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Access type
Release