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Furthermore, the specific needs of female academics related to menstruation and the experiences they undergo during this period present additional challenges. In this context, examining the levels of physical and emotional impact experienced during menstruation, alongside their mental well-being, emerges as a crucial research topic that warrants consideration both for the functioning of academic institutions and for quality of working life.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The aim of this study is to assess the impact of menstruation on levels of depression, anxiety and stress among female academics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study was conducted with 211 women working at a public university. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, correlation and logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the data.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The study found that participants who experienced difficulty going to work during menstruation (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">OR<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20096.43;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.041) and postponed work-related activities (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">OR<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200911.92;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.031) were significantly more likely to experience severe anxiety. Participants who cancelled work-related travel due to menstruation were found to have a higher likelihood of experiencing severe stress (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">OR<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200910.79;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.003) and depression (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">OR<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20098.02;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study showed that symptoms experienced during menstruation can negatively affect women's mental state and functionality. 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