Painful periods, or dysmenorrhoea, were the most common condition, affecting 56% of the girls. One in three experienced painful periods during three or more menstrual cycles over the study period, while 9% reported persistent menstrual pain.
Nearly 40% of the girls said period pain interfered with their daily activities, while around one in four missed school because of period pain or heavy bleeding.
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