DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2026.v14i02.014

Pages: 227-231

Background: Menstrual cycle is a complex, hormone-driven process preparing the female body for pregnancy, involving coordinated ovarian and uterine changes, typically 21-40 days long, regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis. It is the permanent cessation of menses for 12 months or more. Perceived stress is the feelings or thoughts a person experiences in a given period of time. The rhythm of a menstrual cycle is the gauge of the reproductive functions of females, which is prone to derangement from day-to-day stress, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Aim of the study: To assess the perceived stress during menstrual cycle. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted from August 30, 2025, to September 3, 2025. A total of 120 study subjects were selected using the stratified random sampling technique. The study was conducted in Basaveshwara Composite P.U Bagalkot. Perceived stress measured through a standard tool adopted from the Perceived stress scale rating scale. A chi square test was employed to determine the association between socio-demographic characteristics of knowledge regarding perceived stress during menstrual cycle among adolescent girls, respectively. Results: Assessment of knowledge regarding perceived stress among adolescent girl; hereby, the knowledge about median value is 60.5 minimum value is 0-7, maximum value is 27-40, Standard deviation is 4.5, and the mean percentage is 17.9%. The calculated chi square value shows that there is a significant association found between knowledge regarding perceived stress among adolescent girl about age (χ2= 1.61; P<0.05), family monthly income (χ2= 3.92; P<0.05), educational status (χ2= 1.91; P<0.05), and age of menarche (χ2= 2.94; P<0.05). A chi square test was employed to determine the association between sociodemographic characteristics of knowledge regarding perceived stress during menstrual cycle among adolescent respectively. Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that only one-