Abstract
The study aimed to evaluate obesity in females with abnormal menstrual cycles. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fatimah Memorial Hospital, Lahore, from 1st May 2018 to 30th October 2018. A total of 144 women with abnormal mensuration were included in the study. Patients’ data, including age, marital status, and duration of menstrual irregularity, were noted. All the women were assessed for obesity, i.e., BMI equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2. The mean age of patients was 27.645±2.84 years. The average BMI was 25.365±3.41 kg/m2. 28 (19.4%) patients were obese, and 53 (36.8%) were married. 23 (18.9%) obese patients were 26-35 years old. 26 (19.7%) obese subjects had a parity of 0-3 times. Obesity was directly associated with irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
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