Caring for women in their post reproductive life: current recommendations on hormone replacement therapy

Palihawadana, T.S.; Morris, Edward

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“…Further, there is an increase incidence in cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis after menopause [14]. Even though pharmacological methods, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), are widely advocated for the treatment of the acute symptoms of menopause, including hot ushes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, and mood swings [15], HRT is not common among women in Sri Lanka. Further, there is a lot of disinformation about various issues concerning menopausal therapy [16].…”

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“…In Sri Lanka, the majority of women's health seeking behaviors depend on their tolerance of aging or their busy lifestyle with late marriages, looking after their own children or grandchildren, household work and work in paddy elds [16]. As women in Sri Lanka are engaged in occupations or are active in their extended families by raising their grandchildren even in old age [15] it is important to strengthen the general well-being during the menopausal transition by relieving troublesome menopausal symptoms and detecting and preventing chronic diseases. Little research is done on post-menopausal women in Sri Lanka from a qualitative perspective, which motivates the aim of this study which is to explore and describe Sri Lankan women's experiences of menopause.…”

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Menopause Is a Natural Stage of Aging: A Qualitative Study

Ilankoon¹,

Samarasinghe

Elgán³

2020

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Background Menopause is a biopsychosocial phenomenon encompassing the transition in a woman’s life from being fertile to infertile. Although menopause may result in extremely unpleasant physical symptoms there is evidence of a low rate of reported menopausal symptoms amongst women in Asian cultures. Women’s experiences, views, and responses to menopause which influences women’s daily life and well-being, may vary between different societies and cultures. This study aimed to explore and describe menopausal experiences among women in Sri Lanka. Methods A qualitative exploratory research was conducted among postmenopausal women of 46-55 years of age in the western province of Sri Lanka. Individual interviews with a purposive sample of 20 women were conducted, and data analysis was done using manifest and latent content analysis. Results The results consist of an overall theme, “Menopause is a natural stage of aging” and three categories “Entering a new stage”, “Managing menopause” and “Not the end of life” which emerged from 34 codes. The overall theme highlights that changes in menopause were experienced as a natural change in life, with health problems that are normal for this change and handled with different self-care practices. The category “Entering a new stage” describes the women becoming aware of menopause and its bodily changes. The category “Managing menopause” describes women’s experiences of being able to find their own remedies to ease the menopausal symptoms and by engaging in religious activities and focusing on interaction with people. The category, “Not the end of life” describes women's views of themselves as still valuable because menopause was experienced as a natural part of their lives. Conclusion Women in Sri Lanka managed menopausal problem mainly on their own as they viewed the menopause as a natural stage of aging risking unnecessary suffering and failure to detect preventable complications. Enabling support groups for menopausal women and improving on their health-seeking behaviour by encouraging them to take part in screening for cervical and breast cancer would improve their condition. Further information on additional hormone therapy with a, subsequent follow-up and evaluation by community health nurses and/or midwives, would facilitate Sri Lankan women's transition to menopause.

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Menopause Is a Natural Stage of Aging: A Qualitative Study

Ilankoon¹,

Samarasinghe

Elgán³

2020

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Menopause guideline appraisal and algorithm development for premature ovarian insufficiency

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Menopause is a natural stage of aging: a qualitative study

2021

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Background Menopause is a biopsychosocial phenomenon encompassing the transition in a woman’s life from being fertile to infertile. Although menopause may result in extremely unpleasant physical symptoms there is evidence of a low rate of reported menopausal symptoms amongst women in Asian cultures. Women’s experiences, views, and responses to menopause which influences women’s daily life and well-being, may vary between different societies and cultures. This study aimed to explore and describe menopausal experiences among women in Sri Lanka. Methods A qualitative exploratory research was conducted among postmenopausal women of 46–55 years of age in the western province of Sri Lanka. Individual interviews with a purposive sample of 20 women were conducted, and data analysis was done using manifest and latent content analysis. Results The results consist of an overall theme, “Menopause is a natural stage of aging” and three categories “Entering a new stage”, “Managing menopause” and “Not the end of life” which emerged from 34 codes. The overall theme highlights that changes in menopause were experienced as a natural change in life, with health problems that are normal for this change and handled with different self-care practices. The category “Entering a new stage” describes the women becoming aware of menopause and its bodily changes. The category “Managing menopause” describes women’s experiences of being able to find their own remedies to ease the menopausal symptoms and by engaging in religious activities and focusing on interaction with people. The category, “Not the end of life” describes women's views of themselves as still valuable because menopause was experienced as a natural part of their lives. Conclusion Women in Sri Lanka managed menopausal problem mainly on their own as they viewed the menopause as a natural stage of aging risking unnecessary suffering and failure to detect preventable complications. Enabling support groups for menopausal women and improving on their health-seeking behaviour by encouraging them to take part in screening for cervical and breast cancer would improve their condition. Further information on additional hormone therapy with a, subsequent follow-up and evaluation by community health nurses and/or midwives, would facilitate Sri Lankan women's transition to menopause.

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Caring for women in their post reproductive life: current recommendations on hormone replacement therapy

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Menopause Is a Natural Stage of Aging: A Qualitative Study

Menopause Is a Natural Stage of Aging: A Qualitative Study

Menopause guideline appraisal and algorithm development for premature ovarian insufficiency

Menopause is a natural stage of aging: a qualitative study

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