Polluted Air Worsens Period Pain: High AQI Linked to 33x Higher Dysmenorrhea Risk

• High AQI significantly increases the risk of dysmenorrhea, or severe menstrual pain, turning it into a public health issue.
• A 2021 study in Frontiers in Public Health found long-term air pollutant exposure can raise dysmenorrhea risk by up to 33 times.
• PM2.5 particles cause inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and augmented uterine contractions, leading to more severe cramping.
• Indian cities like Delhi face "severe to hazardous" AQI, exceeding safety limits and mirroring conditions linked to increased pain.
• Women can monitor AQI, use N95 masks, reduce indoor pollution, seek medical advice, and adopt healthy lifestyle habits.

Why It Matters: High AQI significantly worsens menstrual pain, making it a critical public health concern for women.