A study of knowledge, attitude and perception of perimenopausal changes in women aged 40-45 years in Gurugram district of Haryana, India
Jayati Nath,
Atri Raval,
Nikita Ghanshyam Jain
Abstract:Background: Menopause, defined as cessation of menstruation for at least one year duration, due to exhaustion of the ovarian functions. 'Perimenopause' or 'climacteric' is the period of transition in which the woman's body makes the changes for menopause.
Methods: A cross- sectional study by recruiting 100 female participants between 40-45 years.
Results: 56% women have not heard about the term menopause or perimenopause. 50% thought that stoppage of menstrual cycle was a natural phenomenon and 70% had no idea… Show more
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