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Table 2 Reproductive characteristics and menstrual patterns of secondary and preparatory school female students in Debremarkos town, North West Ethiopia, 2016

From: Premenstrual syndrome and factors associated with it among secondary and preparatory school students in Debremarkos town, North-west Ethiopia, 2016

Variables

Frequency (n = 492)

Percent (%)

Age at menarche

 9–12

171

34.9

 13–14

184

37.6

 15–17

135

27.6

Menstrual cycle pattern

 Regular

371

75.4

 Irregular

121

24.6

Menstrual cycle length in days (n = 371)

 < 21

10

26.6

 21–35

353

71.7

 > 35

8

1.6

Duration menstrual of flow in days

 1–2

18

3.7

 3–6

398

80.9

 ≥ 7

76

15.4

Amount of menstrual flow (n = 477)

 Heavy

168

35.2

 Normal

275

57.7

 Light

34

7.1