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MENSAGOWHY (MENSAGOWHY)
Reason for not having menstrual period recently
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Description

MENSAGOWHY reports why the female respondent has not had a menstrual period for an extended period.

Comparability

MENSAGOWHY has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

MENSAGOWHY is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS women's questionnaire.

Universe

  • Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 whose last menstrual period was more than 8 weeks ago.
  • Sri Lanka: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B