Factors affecting the age in normal menopause and frequency of menopausal symptoms in northern Iran
Joint Authors
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 13, Issue 3 (31 Mar. 2011), pp.192-198, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-03-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: The age in menopause and frequency of menopausal symptoms differ in different societies.
This study evaluates the distribution of age at normal menopause, the frequency of menopausal symptoms and the associated factors in Babol, Northern Iran.
Methods: In a community based study, the Symptom Score Card was used to assess the frequency and severity of menopausal symptoms.
Data from 1,397 women around 45-63 years old in Babol, northern Iran were enrolled.
Subjects were selected using the standard cluster sampling techniques.
Results: In urban areas, the median age at menopause was 48 years.
The five most prevalent symptoms were irritabilities (72.1%), joint pains (70.6%), backache (61.2%), hot flushes (49.3%) and headache (49.2%) during the previous two weeks.
More than 60% of women experienced hot flushes.
Low educational level (OR=0.70; 95% CI= 0.54, 0.90), early age at menarche (OR=0.76; 95% CI=0.59, 0.99) and oral contraceptive use (OR=0.76; 95% CI=0.54, 0.97) were significantly associated with hot flushes.
Conclusion: It could be beneficial to provide evidences to manage menopausal women in Primary Health Care centers as a cost effective method.
Emphasis should be placed on practical education of women to raise their knowledge on menopausal symptoms and ways of increasing their understanding on midlife experiences.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Delavar, M. A.& Hajiahmadi, M.. 2011. Factors affecting the age in normal menopause and frequency of menopausal symptoms in northern Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 13, no. 3, pp.192-198.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268335
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Delavar, M. A.& Hajiahmadi, M.. Factors affecting the age in normal menopause and frequency of menopausal symptoms in northern Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 13, no. 3 (Mar. 2011), pp.192-198.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268335
American Medical Association (AMA)
Delavar, M. A.& Hajiahmadi, M.. Factors affecting the age in normal menopause and frequency of menopausal symptoms in northern Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2011. Vol. 13, no. 3, pp.192-198.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268335
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 197-198
Record ID
BIM-268335