Table 3.

Characteristics Related to Menstruation (N = 78)

Symptoms related to menstruation, %
Behavior changes74.0
Pain62.3
Pain and behavior changes44.1
Did not answer  6.0
Frequency of menstruation, %
Monthly88.3
Unpredictable  9.1
Twice a month  2.6
Medications to control menstrual symptoms, %
Antispasmodics13.0
NSAIDs11.0
Hormones  7.0
Analgesics  4.0
Others  3.0
  • NSAID = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.