Table 2. Physical and psychological symptoms experienced by the study participants during the menstrual period (n=338).
| Symptoms | Age group | |
| 11-17.9 years | 18-47 years | |
| Physical symptoms | ||
| Breast tenderness | 22 (52.4%) | 18 (42.8%) |
| Bloating | 21 (32.8%) | 43 (67.2%) |
| Abdominal pain | 121 (56.8%) | 92 (43.2%) |
| Back pain | 8 (17.8%) | 37 (82.2%) |
| Stomach upset | 12 (41.4%) | 17 (58.6%) |
| Fatigue | 41 (38.0%) | 67 (62.0%) |
| Acne | 17 (58.6%) | 12 (41.4%) |
| Psychological symptoms | ||
| Irritability | 59 (43.1%) | 78 (56.9%) |
| Anxiety | 63 (53.8%) | 54 (46.2%) |
| Low mood | 40 (51.3%) | 38 (48.7%) |
| Stress | 19 (31.1%) | 42 (68.9%) |
| Hopelessness | 8 (20.0%) | 32 (80.0%) |
| Food cravings | 13 (44.8%) | 16 (55.2%) |