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Menstrual-related disorders were defined as endometriosis or dysmenorrhea based on ICD-10 codes. The prevalence of five STIs\u2014gonorrhea, genital chlamydia infection, trichomoniasis, genital herpes, and other sexually transmitted conditions\u2014was compared between women with and without menstrual-related disorders. Subgroup analyses were conducted for endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and hormonal therapy (low-dose estrogen\u2013progestin combinations or dienogest). Prevalence ratios (PR) and prevalence differences (PD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among 3,440,929 women, 257,897 (7.5%) had menstrual-related disorders. All STI were substantially more prevalent in this group than in women without menstrual-related disorders, with PRs ranging from 4.31 to 5.29. Endometriosis showed the highest prevalence, particularly for genital chlamydia infection (4.98%; PR 7.44). Dysmenorrhea was also associated with consistently elevated STI prevalence. Among women with menstrual-related disorders, STI prevalence differed only slightly according to hormonal therapy use, with differences generally within one percentage point.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Menstrual-related disorders were strongly associated with increased diagnosis of STI in Japanese young women. These findings highlight the importance of integrating STI screening and reproductive health education into routine gynecologic care for women with endometriosis or dysmenorrhea. 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