研究发现,患有严重时期疼痛的青少年,与成年人一样,患慢性疼痛的风险较高。
Teenagers with severe period pain are at higher risk of chronic pain as adults, study finds.
牛津大学在《柳叶刀儿童和青少年健康》中发表的一项研究报告发现,有痛苦时期的青少年更有可能与成年人一样遭受慢性疼痛。
A study from the University of Oxford published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health found that teenagers with painful periods are more likely to suffer chronic pain as adults.
研究人员对1 157名参与者提供的数据进行了分析,发现15岁时有重度疼痛的人的慢性疼痛风险比26岁高76%,而中度疼痛者的风险则高65%。
Analyzing data from 1,157 participants, researchers discovered that those with severe period pain at 15 had a 76% higher risk of chronic pain by 26, while those with moderate pain had a 65% higher risk.
研究表明,这种联系可能源于青春期神经系统的变化,突出说明需要更好的月经教育和对年轻人的支持。
The study suggests this link may stem from nervous system changes during adolescence, highlighting the need for better menstrual education and support for young people.