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A womans performance in sports is NOT affected

negatively by menstruation
Women are more tired than usual when they are
menstruating
I expect extra consideration from my friend when I am
menstruating
The physiological effects of menstruation are normally no
greater than other fluctuations in physical state
Menstruation can adversely affect my performance in
sports
I feel as fit during menstruation as I do during any other
time any other time of the month
I dont allow the fact that I am menstruating to interfere
with my usual activities
Avoiding certain activities during menstruation is often
very wise
I am more easily upset during my premenstrual or
menstrual period than at other times of the month
I dont believe my menstrual period affects how well I do
during rest of the month
I realize that I cannot expect as much of myself during
menstruation compared to the rest of the month
Women have to just accept the fact that they may not
perform as well during their menstruation
Menstruation is something I just have to put up with
In some ways I enjoy my menstruation
Men have a real advantage in not having menstrual
period
I hope it will be possible someday to get a menstrual
period over within a few minutes
The only thing menstruation is good for is to let me know
Im not pregnant
Menstruation provides a way for me to keep in touch with
my body
Menstruation is a recurring affirmation of motherhood
Menstruation allows women to be more aware of their
body
Menstruation is an obvious example of rhythmicity which
pervades all life
The recurrent monthly flow of menstruation is an external
indication of a womens general health
I can tell my period is approaching because of
tenderness of breasts, backache, cramps or other
physical signs
I have learned to anticipate my menstrual period by the

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My own moods are not influenced in any major way by
the phase of my menstrual cycle
Most women show a weight gain just before or during
menstruation
One should be critical of other women who are easily
upset before or during menstruation
Cramps are bothersome only if one pays attention to
them
A woman who attributes her irritability to her approaching
menstrual period is neurotic
I barely notice the minor physiological effects of my
menstrual period
Women who complain of menstrual distress are just using
that as an excuse
Premenstrual tension/irritability is all in a womans head
Most women make too much of minor physiological
effects of menstruation
Questions
Menstruating women should be physically isolated
Menstruating women should not be allowed to take part in
religious activities
Menstruation related topics is not to be discussed in detail
in front of family
Woman can express her menstrual distress to men
Sex education on menstruation should be given to 13
year old girls
Education on menstruation is a taboo
Menstrual knowledge should be taught to boys