Table 2.
Distribution of participants with menstrual irregularities during exams according to menstrual history (N = 217)
| Variable | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Type of menstrual irregularities (N = 217) (more than one answer was allowed) | |
| Amenorrhea | 86 (39.6) |
| Oligomenorrhea | 56 (25.8) |
| Dysmenorrhea: painful menstruation | 154 (70.9) |
| Heavy bleed than normal bleed | 91 (41.9) |
| Normal cycle lengthened | 99 (45.6) |
| Normal cycle shortened | 73 (33.6) |
| Do you suffer from premenstrual symptoms? (N = 217) | |
| No | 15 (7) |
| Yes | 202 (93) |
| Do you use medication to relieve menstrual irregularities? (N = 217) | |
| No | 86 (39.6) |
| Yes | 131 (60.4) |
| If yes, which of the following medication do you need? (N = 131) | |
| Allopathic | 22 (16.7) |
| Allopathic and herbal medication | 16 (12.2) |
| Allopathic, herbal medication and home remedies | 16 (12.2) |
| Allopathic and home remedies | 5 (3.8) |
| Herbal medication | 24 (19) |
| Herbal medication and home remedies | 35 (26.7) |
| Home remedies | 13 (2.2) |
| Do you think that this medication is effective? (N = 131) | |
| No | 23 (17.6) |
| Yes | 108 (82.4) |
| Is there a family history of menstrual irregularities? (N = 217) | |
| No | 122 (56.2) |
| Yes | 95 (43.8) |
| Did you seek any medical help from any clinician? | |
| No | 159 (73.2) |
| Yes | 58 (26.8) |
| Did you discuss this problem with a family member or a friend? | |
| No | 52 (24) |
| Yes | 165 (76) |
| Did you miss classes when you had menstrual irregularities? | |
| No | 99 (45.6) |
| Sometimes | 92 (42.3) |
| Yes | 26 (12.1) |