Characteristics Related to Menstruation (N = 78)
Symptoms related to menstruation, % | |
Behavior changes | 74.0 |
Pain | 62.3 |
Pain and behavior changes | 44.1 |
Did not answer | 6.0 |
Frequency of menstruation, % | |
Monthly | 88.3 |
Unpredictable | 9.1 |
Twice a month | 2.6 |
Medications to control menstrual symptoms, % | |
Antispasmodics | 13.0 |
NSAIDs | 11.0 |
Hormones | 7.0 |
Analgesics | 4.0 |
Others | 3.0 |
NSAID = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.