Table 3. Impact of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome on daily life activities (n=338).

Item	Frequency n (%)
Do you feel that your normal routine is significantly disturbed during your period?
Yes	138 (40.8%)
No	200 (59.2%)
Do you ever take leave from school or work because of the symptoms you experience during your menstrual period?
Yes	54 (16.0%)
No	284 (84.0%)
If you take leave from school or work during your period, state your reason?
Afraid of staining clothes	14 (4.1%)
Pain/dysmenorrhea	32 (9.5%)
No place to wash/change/dispose of napkins	4 (1.2%)
Makes me feel uncomfortable	3 (0.9%)
Do not have access to sanitary napkins at school or workplace	1 (0.3%)
I do not take leave from school or work during my period	284 (84.0%)
Can you do household chores as per routine during your period?
Yes	264 (78.1%)
No	74 (21.9%)
Do you socialize (go to family/friends’ gatherings, weddings, parties, etc.) during your period?
Yes	274 (81.1%)
No	64 (18.9%)