R. Sindia*, H. Daghriria, I. Saadeldinb, A. Elshemia
a Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
b College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
a Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
b College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Volume: 8 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 11-17 | June 2022 | https://doi.org/10.54940/ms54564627 | PDF
Received: 30 August 2021 | Accepted: 26 January 2022 | Online: 1 June 2022
Received: 30 August 2021 | Accepted: 26 January 2022 | Online: 1 June 2022
Abstract
Background: The female pilgrims should have a state of purification or no menstruation to fittingly perform their religious rituals during Hajj. Starting menstruating at the beginning or toward the end of their pilgrimage might cause missing many rituals and spiritual benefits associated with Hajj and other side effects. To avoid these inconveniences, women are advised to postpone their menstruation by using menstruation suppressor pills and other medications in order to complete their Hajj.
Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to measure the awareness, experiences, and satisfaction levels of using menstruation suppressors, along with their associated factors and side effects, among Saudi female pilgrims who participated in Hajj seasons from 1437-1441H.
Methods: The current study was conducted using a cross-sectional prospective study via a self-administered on-line closed-ended questionnaire on more than 1000 eligible Saudi female pilgrims. Data gathered information regarding the participants’ awareness, the use of menstruation suppressor pills along with their side effects during and after usage, and overall satisfaction level.
Results: The study revealed that 44.3 % of the participants had no previous history of using menstrual suppression medications. The majority 37.4 % of female pilgrims used Primolut to suppress menstruation and 25.9 % complained of mood changes and flooding bleeding with passage of clots. Overall, 41.9 % of participants were satisfied with using menstruation suppression medications.
Conclusions: This cross-sectional study measured the awareness and satisfaction level of the Saudi female pilgrims about suppressing and postponing their menstruation using menstruation suppressors. Further programs before entry,-and during Hajj provided by the Saudi Ministry of Health and the Ministry overseeing Hajj matters, are required to improve woman’s experiences in menstruation suppression and possible side effects and to avoid their breakthrough bleeding side effects during Hajj.
Keywords:
Menstruation, Menstruation suppressors, Contraceptive, Bleeding, Hajj.
How to Cite:
Sindi, R., Daghriri, H., Saadeldin, I., & Elshemi, A. (June 2022). Measuring the Awareness and Experience Levels of Menstruation Suppression and Its Associated Factors among Saudi Female Pilgrims Participating in Hajj Seasons 1437–1441H. Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Medical Sciences, 8(1), 11–17.