Table 8 Impact and Association between dysmenorrhea and associated symptoms, limitation and effected academic performance

Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Nausea and Vomiting)

Yes

28 (2.5%)

1 (1.1%)

No

1079 (97.5%)

91 (98.9%)

Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Sweating)

Yes

16 (1.4%)

2 (2.2%)

No

1091 (98.6%)

90 (97.8%)

Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Headache)

Yes

24 (2.2%)

4 (4.3%)

No

1083 (97.8%)

88 (95.7%)

Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Abdominal bloating)

Yes

33 (3.0%)

2 (2.2%)

No

1074 (97.0%)

90 (97.8%)

Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Diarrhoea)

Yes

16 (1.4%)

1 (1.1%)

No

1091 (98.6%)

91 (98.9%)

Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Fatigue)

Yes

4 (0.4%)

1 (1.1%)

No

1103 (99.6%)

91 (98.9%)

Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Dizziness)

Yes

4 (0.4%)

0 (0.0%)

No

1103 (99.6%)

92 (100.0%)

Possible symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea (Mood swing)

Yes

21 (1.9%)

1 (1.1%)

No

1086 (98.1%)

91 (98.9%)

More than one possible symptom associated with dysmenorrhea

Yes

856 (77.3%)

70 (76.1%)

No

251 (22.7%)

22 (23.9%)

Stress level during menstruation

Usually

561 (50.7%)

53 (57.6%)

Often

325 (29.4%)

20 (21.7%)

Occasionally

165 (14.9%)

15 (16.3%)

Hardly ever

56 (5.1%)

4 (4.3%)

Any limitations due to the dysmenorrhea (Physical limitation)

Yes

152 (13.7%)

9 (9.8%)

No

955 (86.3%)

83 (90.2%)

Any limitations due to the dysmenorrhea (Emotional limitation)

Yes

81 (7.3%)

7 (7.6%)

No

1026 (92.7%)

85 (92.4%)

Any limitations due to the dysmenorrhea (Social functioning limitation)

Yes

24 (2.2%)

4 (4.3%)

No

1083 (97.8%)

88 (95.7%)

Any limitations due to the dysmenorrhea (Academic performance limitation)

Yes

37 (3.3%)

1 (1.1%)

No

1070 (96.7%)

91 (98.9%)

No limitations due to the dysmenorrhea

Yes

317 (28.6%)

24 (26.1%)

No

790 (71.4%)

68 (73.9%)

More than one limitation due to the dysmenorrhea

Yes

496 (44.8%)

47 (51.1%)

No

611 (55.2%)

45 (48.9%)

If the dysmenorrhea affects your academic performance, which aspects were affected (Attendance)

Yes

102 (9.2%)

10 (10.9%)

No

1005 (90.8%)

82 (89.1%)

If the dysmenorrhea affects your academic performance, which aspects were affected (Participation)

Yes

23 (2.1%)

1 (1.1%)

No

1084 (97.9%)

91 (98.9%)

If the dysmenorrhea affects your academic performance, which aspects were affected (Concentration)

Yes

112 (10.1%)

10 (10.9%)

No

995 (89.9%)

82 (89.1%)

If the dysmenorrhea affects your academic performance, which aspects were affected (Studying time)

Yes

16 (1.4%)

0 (0.0%)

No

1091 (98.6%)

92 (100.0%)

Nothing affects academic performance due to dysmenorrhea

Yes

427 (38.6%)

36 (39.1%)

No

680 (61.4%)

56 (60.9%)

More than one aspect of dysmenorrhea affects your academic performance

Yes

427 (38.6%)

35 (38.0%)

No

680 (61.4%)

57 (62.0%)

Any changes in sleep hours during menstruation?

None

329 (29.7%)

25 (27.2%)

Yes, less than normal

306 (27.6%)

27 (29.3%)

Yes, more than normal

472 (42.6%)

40 (43.5%)

Are you a smoker?

No

1086 (98.1%)

87 (94.6%)

Yes, less than one pack a day

19 (1.7%)

4 (4.3%)

Yes more than 1 pack

2 (0.2%)

1 (1.1%)

Number of cigarettes

Mean ± SD

2.87 ± 1.18

6.67 ± 2.50