Table 1. Baseline characteristics of patients with primary dysmenorrhea.
| Variables | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 23.0±4.0 | |
| Weight (kg) | 54.1±8.4 | |
| Height (cm) | 161.7±5.3 | |
| Body mass index (kg/cm2) | 20.7±3.0 | |
| Menstrual cycle duration (day) | 34.4±23.7 | |
| Pain intensity (VAS) | 6.7±0.1 | |
| Menstrual flow | ||
| Scanty | 24 (6.6) | |
| Moderate | 232 (64.3) | |
| Heavy | 86 (23.8) | |
| Dysmenorrhea | ||
| Mild (VAS ≤5) | 155 (42.9) | |
| Severe (VAS ≥6) | 206 (57.1) | |
| PCOM | 54 (15) | |
| Current smoker | 9 (3.2) | |
| Pain medication | ||
| None | 125 (34.6) | |
| NSAID | 102 (28.3) | |
| COC | 134 (37.1) | |
Data are presented as mean±standard deviation for continuous variables and as number (%) for categorical variables.
SD, standard deviation; VAS, visual analog scale; PCOM, polycystic ovarian morphology; NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; COC, combined oral contraceptive.