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Additionally, factors such as higher education level and early menarche were associated with increased dysmenorrhoea risk, whereas regular exercise and multiparity exerted a protective effect against the condition (adjusted OR (95%\u2009CI) higher education: 1.43 (1.19 to 1.71); early menarche: 1.37 (1.14 to 1.64); regular exercise: 0.77 (0.64 to 0.93); multiparity: 0.64 (0.52 to 0.77)).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our study also highlights the complex interactions between lifestyle factors and dysmenorrhoea, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and lifestyle modifications to mitigate the condition\u2019s effects. 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