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) |