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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.
