An online survey of postmenopausal women to determine their attitudes and knowledge of the menopause

Aljumah, Rawan; Phillips, S.; Harper, Joyce

doi:10.1177/20533691231166543

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“…Finally, in the recent position of the North American Menopause Society, it is noted that the studies published to date can neither support nor reject the administration of isoflavone supplements or the consumption of foods containing soy. Finally, however, for the relief of mild vasomotor symptoms, he recommends the administration of isoflavones in combination with lifestyle changes as an initial treatment before the administration of drugs [44][45][46][47][48][49][50].…”

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The Contribution of Isoflavones in Menopausal Symptomatic as Alternative Treatment Option

Tsikouras,

Chalkidou,

Iatrakis

et al. 2024

Women's Health Problems - A Global Perspective

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Menopause should be treated as a state of alteration of estrogen metabolism. It is characterized by a decrease in progesterone and an increase in estrogen followed by a drop in estrogen. The purpose of this study is to investigate the activity of hyaluronic acid 120 mg and isoflavones MF11RCE 80 mg, in the recovery of the symptoms of menopause and the treatment of its secondary complications such as osteoporosis, urogenital atrophy and accompanying urinary incontinence and vasomotor syndrome MF11RCE isoflavones are widely used to treat various disorders related mainly to women’s health and mainly osteoporosis and menopausal discomforts, based on epidemiological studies that brought the above diseases to a lower percentage, in populations with a high consumption of these plant estrogens. Isoflavones are derived from plants and structurally or functionally resemble endogenous-natural estrogens and their active metabolites. Therefore, they have significant estrogenic (agonistic/antagonistic) activity.

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confidence: 99%

The Contribution of Isoflavones in Menopausal Symptomatic as Alternative Treatment Option

Tsikouras,

Chalkidou,

Iatrakis

et al. 2024

Women's Health Problems - A Global Perspective

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“…Furthermore, Office for National Statistic (2021) reported the median age of death for UK women is 85.8 years, which will mean a significant majority of women will live their life in the postmenopausal phase. The lack of teaching on menopause in schools and minimal education for healthcare professionals has only exacerbated this issue contributing to the lack of knowledge and its negative impact on attitudes and perceptions in women's health (Aljumah et al, 2023).…”

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“…survey of public sector roles found similar findings with some employees responding that they might be experiencing menopausal symptoms yet reflecting how they themselves lack knowledge of their own menopause status and contributing furthermore to the poor discourse of menopause. To further highlight this issue,Aljumah et al (2023) online survey of 829 women to evaluate women's attitudes and knowledge of menopause found 94.1% of women have never been taught about menopause at school and 49.0% did not feel informed about menopause.Survey data reported employees feeling uncomfortable discussing menopause with their managers, whereas the interviews illustrated a different narrative with managers perceiving themselves to be approachable Beck et al (2020). survey found that 77% would like information on menopause provided at work; suggested that environmental factors compound individual symptoms and how they managed at work.…”

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Menopause at work—An organisation‐based case study

Cronin,

Abbott,

Asiamah

et al. 2023

Nursing Open

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AimThe aim of the study was to explore and understand the organizational culture of a workplace in terms of support and well‐being for staff experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms at work.DesignIt is widely acknowledged that perimenopause and menopause symptoms are experienced by a large percentage of the female workforce. There is a lack of research into how nurses are supported through menopause (Cronin et al. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 42, 2021, 541–548). The perimenopause and menopause transition can be a challenging time where many may require symptom management and support (RCN, The Menopause and Work: Guidance for RCN Representatives, 2020). This paper presents a case study research (CSR) approach to examine one healthcare organization.MethodsCSR design was used: A survey distributed to all staff employed, a review of the available documentation on menopause and interviews with managers from different levels of the organization. The COREQ consolidated criteria was used for reporting the qualitative research reported this study.ResultsThe case study generated both quantitative and qualitative data using surveys, interviews and documentation. Data from the organization (n = 6905) showed a majority female workforce of 81.9% with 40.6% aged between 41 and 55 years old, meaning a third of the organization working through perimenopause and menopause. Survey responses (n = 167) collected biographical and psychometric data on the prevalence of perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Seven managers were interviewed highlighting two themes: Access to support and culture of menopause and 13 documents from the organization on menopause were analysed for content. The study design permitted an iterative approach to data collection and providing an in‐depth understanding of the needs and support for those experiencing perimenopause and menopause. The findings help healthcare organizations to understand their workforce and take in to account the larger numbers of female employees particularly nurses with the need to provide person‐centred support mechanisms and an organizational approach for all employees.

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“…10,11 Our studies have shown that peri-and postmenopausal women reported psychological symptoms more than any other. [12][13][14] What should be classed as a perimenopausal symptom is controversial, but most would agree it includes changes in menstruation which leads eventually to cessation, vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats, genitourinary symptoms including changes in the vagina and psychological symptoms. 13,15 Advice to women throughout their reproductive years is to balance their lifestyle with a healthy diet, exercise 16 and good quality sleep.…”

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“… 10 , 11 Our studies have shown that peri- and postmenopausal women reported psychological symptoms more than any other. 12 – 14 …”

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How do women feel cold water swimming affects their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms?

Pound,

Massey,

Roseneil

et al. 2024

Post Reprod Health

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Objective This study aimed to determine how women felt cold water swimming affected their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms. Study design An online survey that asked women who regularly swim in cold water about their experiences. The survey was advertised for 2 months on social media. Questions related to cold water swimming habits and menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms were analysed. Main outcome measures Quantitative and qualitative data including; frequency of menstrual and menopause symptoms, the effect of cold water swimming on these symptoms. Results 1114 women completed the survey. Women reported that cold water swimming reduced their menstrual symptoms, notably psychological symptoms such as anxiety (46.7%), mood swings (37.7%) and irritability (37.6%). Perimenopausal women reported a significant improvement in anxiety (46.9%), mood swings (34.5%), low mood (31.1%) and hot flushes (30.3%). The majority of women with symptoms swam specifically to reduce these symptoms (56.4% for period and 63.3% for perimenopause symptoms). Women said they felt it was the physical and mental effects of the cold water that helped their symptoms. For the free text question, five themes were identified: the calming and mood-boosting effect of the water, companionship and community, period improvements, an improvement in hot flushes and an overall health improvement. Conclusion Women felt that cold water swimming had a positive overall effect on menstrual and perimenopause symptoms. Studies on other forms of exercise to relieve menstrual and perimenopause symptoms may show similar findings.

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An online survey of postmenopausal women to determine their attitudes and knowledge of the menopause

Cited by 11 publications

References 25 publications

The Contribution of Isoflavones in Menopausal Symptomatic as Alternative Treatment Option

The Contribution of Isoflavones in Menopausal Symptomatic as Alternative Treatment Option

Menopause at work—An organisation‐based case study

How do women feel cold water swimming affects their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms?

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