Menopausal Symptoms in Middle-Aged Women in Kushtia, Bangladesh
Author Information
Author(s): Rahman Shahedur, Salehin Faizus, Iqbal Asif
Primary Institution: Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
Hypothesis
This study aimed to document the menopausal-related symptoms among middle age women of Kushtia region of Bangladesh.
Conclusion
The prevalence of menopausal symptoms found in this study corresponds to other studies on Asian women, but the prevalence of classical menopausal symptoms of hot flushes and sweating were lower compared to studies on Caucasian women.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean age of menopause was found to be 51.14 years.
- Feeling tired (92.90%) and headache (88.80%) were the most common symptoms reported.
- Lower prevalence of hot flushes and sweating (35.80%) compared to Western studies.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many middle-aged women in Kushtia, Bangladesh, experience symptoms related to menopause, like feeling tired and having headaches.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a modified Menopause Rating Scale questionnaire to interview 509 women aged 40-70 years.
Potential Biases
Some subjects could have been misclassified into the incorrect menopause status group.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design does not account for confounding effects of aging, and there may be inaccuracies in translation of the questionnaire.
Participant Demographics
Participants were women aged 40-70 years, predominantly Muslim, with a majority being housewives and having nonacademic education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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