Table 2.
Menstrual patterns, related morbidities, additional symptoms & treatment patterns in 402 respondents
| Frequency N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Menstrual cycle length (days) | |
| ≤ 20 | 60 (14.9 %) |
| 21-35 | 230 (57.2 %) |
| > 35 | 112(27.8 %) |
| Duration of menstrual flow (days) | |
| < 2 | 8.0 (1.9 %) |
| 2-6 | 375 (93.2 %) |
| 7 and above | 19 (4.7 %) |
| Prevalence of menstrual disorders | 382(95 %) |
| Types of menstrual disorders: dysmenorrhea, PMS and abnormal cycle length with the relevant data supplied | |
| Dysmenorrhea | 374(100 %) |
| Mild | 108 (28.8 %) |
| Moderate | 183 (48.9 %) |
| Severe | 83 (22.1 %) |
| PMS (%) | |
| Yes | 262 (65.1 %) |
| No | 140 (34.8 %) |
| Abnormal cycle lengths (%) | |
| Yes | 172 (42.7 %) |
| No | 230 (57.2 %) |
| Missed activities | |
| Yes | 133 (33 %) |
| School absenteeism (%) | |
| Yes | 31 (7.7 %) |
| Use of drugs for menstrual disorders | 354 (88 %) |
| Self-medication | 249 (62 %) |
| Treatment given by parents | 93 (23.1 %) |
| Treatment given by a doctor | 12 (3.2 %) |
| Additional symptoms | 209 (51.9 %) |
| Acne | 99 (24.6 %) |
| Hirsutism | 69 (17.1 %) |
| Vaginal discharge | 23 (5.7 %) |
| Vulvar itching | 6.0 (1.4 %) |
| Dysuria | 12 (2.9 %) |
| Information source regarding menstruation (%) | |
| Mom/sister | 312 (77.6 %) |
| Friends | 16 (3.9 %) |
| Doctor/nurse | 3 (0.7 %) |
| Mass media | 15 (3.7 %) |
| Nobody | 56 (13.9 %) |