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. 2021 Oct 11;20(3):133–139. doi: 10.5114/pm.2021.109771

Table 4.

Use of pharmacotherapy for menstrual pain (n = 143)

Question Answer n (%)
Analgesics used Ibuprofen 98 (68.53)
Drotaverine 62 (43.36)
Paracetamol 59 (41.26)
Ketoprofen 50 (34.97)
Nimesulide 19 (13.29)
Metamizole 15 (10.49)
Hyoscine 7 (4.90)
Dexketoprofen 6 (4.20)
Diclofenac 5 (3.50)
Naproxen 2 (1.40)
Mefenamic acid 1 (0.70)
Satisfaction with the effects of pharmacotherapy Definitely yes 29 (20.28)
Rather yes 75 (52.45)
I can’t say 26 (18.18)
Rather not 11 (7.69)
Definitely not 2 (1.40)