Menstrual‐related symptoms as red flags for school absenteeism among Norwegian adolescents (<scp>MINA</scp>): A cross‐sectional study

A high prevalence of severe dysmenorrhea and associated symptoms was observed among Norwegian adolescents, leading to a high degree of absenteeism from school and social activities. The highest prevalence of absenteeism was observed among participants of non-Norwegian ethnicity. Symptoms accompanying severe dysmenorrhea should serve as red flags for healthcare professionals caring for adolescents.