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Table 3 Differences in negative perceptions between short-term and long-term users

From: Use of phytoestrogens and effects perceived by postmenopausal women: result of a questionnaire-based survey

Negative Perceptions

All users N (%)

Short-term users N (%)

Long-term users N (%)

Chi square

p value

 

163 a (100)

67 b (100)

82 b (100)

  

Swelling sensation

24 (15)

7 (10)

17 (21)

2.89

0.09

Edema

18 (11)

4 (6)

14 (17)

4.38

0.04

Somnolence

13 (8)

5 (7)

8 (10)

0.24

0.62

Fatigue

12 (7)

3 (4)

9 (11)

2.10

0.15

  1. aExcluding new users; bMissing data on duration of therapy or negative perceptions in 12 questionnaires.