Table 2 Menstrual patterns, related morbidities, additional symptoms & treatment patterns in 402 respondents
Frequency N (%) | |
|---|---|
Menstrual cycle length (days) | |
≤ 20 | 60 (14.9 %) |
21-35 | 230 (57.2 %) |
> 35 | 112(27.8 %) |
Duration of menstrual flow (days) | |
< 2 | 8.0 (1.9 %) |
2-6 | 375 (93.2 %) |
7 and above | 19 (4.7 %) |
Prevalence of menstrual disorders | 382(95 %) |
Types of menstrual disorders: dysmenorrhea, PMS and abnormal cycle length with the relevant data supplied | |
Dysmenorrhea | 374(100 %) |
Mild | 108 (28.8 %) |
Moderate | 183 (48.9 %) |
Severe | 83 (22.1 %) |
PMS (%) | |
Yes | 262 (65.1 %) |
No | 140 (34.8 %) |
Abnormal cycle lengths (%) | |
Yes | 172 (42.7 %) |
No | 230 (57.2 %) |
Missed activities | |
Yes | 133 (33 %) |
School absenteeism (%) | |
Yes | 31 (7.7 %) |
Use of drugs for menstrual disorders | 354 (88 %) |
Self-medication | 249 (62 %) |
Treatment given by parents | 93 (23.1 %) |
Treatment given by a doctor | 12 (3.2 %) |
Additional symptoms | 209 (51.9 %) |
Acne | 99 (24.6 %) |
Hirsutism | 69 (17.1 %) |
Vaginal discharge | 23 (5.7 %) |
Vulvar itching | 6.0 (1.4 %) |
Dysuria | 12 (2.9 %) |
Information source regarding menstruation (%) | |
Mom/sister | 312 (77.6 %) |
Friends | 16 (3.9 %) |
Doctor/nurse | 3 (0.7 %) |
Mass media | 15 (3.7 %) |
Nobody | 56 (13.9 %) |