Table 4 Descriptive analysis of classification of dysmenorrhea pain, therapy and associated symptoms
From: Prevalence of dysmenorrhea among reproductive age group in Saudi Women
Characteristics | Description | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
The intensity of the pain | Mild: (pain that resolves without the need for medication) | 402 (33.5%) |
Moderate: (pain that is resolved with simple analgesics (NSAIDs, paracetamol) | 571 (47.6%) | |
Severe: (pain that is not relieved with simple analgesics and may interfere with usual daily activities) | 170 (14.2%) | |
None | 56 (4.7%) | |
The pain localisation | Lower abdomen | 1060 (88.4%) |
Back | 77 (6.4%) | |
Thighs | 18 (1.5%) | |
No pain | 44 (3.7%) | |
The beginning of the pain | Before menstruation | 420 (35.0%) |
At the beginning of menstruation | 642 (53.5%) | |
After the beginning of the menstruation | 95 (7.9%) | |
No pain | 42 (3.5%) | |
The duration of the pain | 1Â day | 361 (30.1%) |
2Â days | 27 (2.3%) | |
3Â days | 3 (0.3%) | |
 > 3 days | 808 (67.4%) | |
The period of pain lasts for | 1Â day | 288 (24.0%) |
2 Days | 452 (37.7%) | |
3 Days | 276 (23.0%) | |
More than 3Â days | 141 (11.8%) | |
No pain | 42 (3.5%) | |
Is the pain present after the end of the menstruation | Yes | 133 (11.1%) |
No | 1066 (88.9%) | |
Analgesics or alternative therapies used to relieve menstrual cramps (NSAID) | Yes | 55 (4.6%) |
No | 1144 (95.4%) | |
Analgesics or alternative therapies used to relieve menstrual cramps (Paracetamol) | Yes | 64 (5.3%) |
No | 1135 (94.7%) | |
Analgesics or alternative therapies used to relieve menstrual cramps (Herbal remedies) | Yes | 43 (3.6%) |
No | 1156 (96.4%) | |
Analgesics or alternative therapies used to relieve menstrual cramps (Hot water bag or Hot pack) | Yes | 30 (2.5%) |
No | 1169 (97.5%) | |
Analgesics or alternative therapies used to relieve menstrual cramps (Take Rest) | Yes | 17 (1.4%) |
No | 1182 (98.6%) | |
Analgesics or alternative therapies used to relieve menstrual cramps (Antispasmodics) | Yes | 6 (0.5%) |
No | 1193 (99.5%) | |
More than one analgesic or alternative therapies used to relieve menstrual cramps | Yes | 747 (62.3%) |
No | 452 (37.7%) | |
No Analgesics or alternative therapies used to relieve menstrual cramps | Yes | 237 (19.8%) |
No | 962 (80.2%) | |
Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Nausea and Vomiting) | Yes | 29 (2.4%) |
No | 1170 (97.6%) | |
Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Sweating) | Yes | 18 (1.5%) |
No | 1181 (98.5%) | |
Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Headache) | Yes | 28 (2.3%) |
No | 1171 (97.7%) | |
Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Abdominal bloating) | Yes | 35 (2.9%) |
No | 1164 (97.1%) | |
Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Diarrhea) | Yes | 17 (1.4%) |
No | 1182 (98.6%) | |
Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Fatigue) | Yes | 5 (0.4%) |
No | 1194 (99.6%) | |
Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Dizziness) | Yes | 4 (0.3%) |
No | 1195 (99.7%) | |
Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Mood swing) | Yes | 22 (1.8%) |
No | 1177 (98.2%) | |
More than one possible symptom associated with dysmenorrhea | Yes | 926 (77.2%) |
No | 273 (22.8%) |