A study of quality of life among perimenopausal women in selected coastal areas of Karnataka, India
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A study of quality of life among perimenopausal women in selected coastal areas of Karnataka, India
Abstract
Background: To study the menopause related symptoms affecting the quality of life (QOL) of perimenopausal women in order to understand the prevalence and plan for the interventions.
Materials and methods: Two hundred and nine women were evaluated for perimenopausal symptoms using a 29 item MENQOL questionnaire.
Results: The physical and psychosocial symptoms were found to be more prevalent than the vasomotor and sexual symptoms.
Conclusion: Perimenopausal symptoms widely vary in women populations, accurate recording and understanding of which is essential to plan effective interventions to improve the QOL.
Keywords: Awareness; Karnataka; MENQOL questionnaire; QOL; perimenopausal symptoms.
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