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Assessment of Menopausal symptoms among middle age Women using Modified Menopause Rating Scale in selected area of Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu
Authors Name:
Rukmani R
, Tamilarasi B , Padmavathi P
Unique Id:
IJSDR2403143
Published In:
Volume 9 Issue 3, March-2024
Abstract:
Abstract Background: Menopause is defined as complete cessation of menstruation for twelve months or more. It is a normal physiological change experienced by middle age women.Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the typical symptoms of menopause, using the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) in middle age women. Materials and Methods: By using MRS (Menopause Rating Scale questionnaire, 175 women aged 40-60 years were interviewed and documented the symptoms of menopause. The sample size was 175 and the he mean age of respondents in this study was 49.63 ± 5.25 (SD) years. Results: The mean age at menopause was 50.19 ± 2.19 (SD) years with median of 49 years. The top three symptoms of menopause that affect all women were (n = 175) were: Joint and muscular discomfort 143 (82%), physical and mental exhaustion 120 (69%) and sleeping problems 93 (53%). The somatic subscale's joint and muscular ache, physical and mental tiredness, and difficulty sleeping were the most often reported symptoms. When compared to postmenopausal and premenopausal women, perimenopausal women reported the most significant somatic complaints, and postmenopausal women had the most significant urogenital symptoms.
"Assessment of Menopausal symptoms among middle age Women using Modified Menopause Rating Scale in selected area of Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.1021 - 1025, March-2024, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2403143.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2403143
Registration ID:210615
Published In: Volume 9 Issue 3, March-2024
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Page No: 1021 - 1025
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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