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Menstruation (period) Report

Menstruation, or period, is the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium) as a result of a woman's body preparing for pregnancy. If no pregnancy occurs menstrual blood passes from inside the uterus through the vagina.


What we've learned from patients who report Menstruation (period)

Symptom severities

Severe
10
Moderate
9
Mild
11
None
59

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Menstruation (period)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Menstruation (period)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Tranexamic acid 2   Tranexamic acid: 7%
Chaste Tree Berry 1   Chaste Tree Berry: 3%
Vitex agnus-castus 1   Vitex agnus-castus: 3%
Loseasonique 1   Loseasonique: 3%
Aygestin 1   Aygestin: 3%
Depo-Provera 1   Depo-Provera: 3%
Tri-Sprintec 1   Tri-Sprintec: 3%
Necon 1/35 1   Necon 1/35: 3%
Mirena 1   Mirena: 3%
Lo Loestrin FE 1   Lo Loestrin FE: 3%
Evening Primrose Oil 1   Evening Primrose Oil: 3%

Report created on May 28, 2012.