THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS LEVEL AND ANXIETY LEVEL WITH THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE OF GRADE XII STUDENTS OF METHODIST HIGH SCHOOL 1 MEDAN

Abstract

Background : Stress is an individual's response to stress that can disrupt physical or psychological balance. Stress

and anxiety play a role in disrupting the menstrual cycle, with cortisol as an indicator of stress levels. Research

shows that stress and anxiety can affect menstrual irregularities, especially in adolescent girls who are prone to

hormonal and emotional changes during puberty.

Objective : To determine the relationship between stress levels and anxiety levels with menstrual cycles in grade

XII students of SMA Methodist 1 Medan. Method : Type This research was conducted by descriptive correlation

method with a Cross Sectional approach.Results: The results of this study showed that there was a significant

relationship between stress level and menstrual cycle with a p value of < 0.05 and there was a significant

relationship between anxiety level and menstrual cycle with a p value = 0.05.Conclusion : Based on the results

of the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that in grade XII students of SMA Methodist I Medan,

there is a significant relationship between the level of anxiety and stress with the menstrual cycle.

Keywords : Stress, Anxiety, Menstrual Cycle