The correlation between Glycosylated Hemoglobin and menstrual cycle length in Type 1 diabetic adolescents

Abstract

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is the most common endocrine problem seen in children and adolescents; it is one of the main diseases which damages the body organs such as disrupt hypothalamic pituitary-gonadal function if blood sugar is not well controlled. This study aimed to find the correlation between Glycosylated Hemoglobin and menstrual cycle length in Type 1 diabetic adolescent referred to Iran Diabetes Association. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective longitudinal study. The subjects consisted of 60 diabetic girls aged 11-19 years selected by easy sampling method. The research instruments included a questionnaire, HbA1c sample laboratory test, interviews on the biophysical data. Data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistical tests. Results: Our results showed that 86.6% of the patients had normal menstrual cycle.10% had oligomenorrhea and 3.33% amenorrhea. No one had primary amenorrhea. There was no statistically significant correlation between the mean HbA1c and menstrual cycle length. Conclusion: In this study, blood sugar rate and HbA1c in adolescents showed no significant effect on the menstrual cycle.