Factors associated with menopausal symptoms among middle-aged registered nurses in Beijing

Abstract

Many factors may influence symptoms of the menopause. We found that menopausal status was most strongly associated with most menopausal symptoms, especially hot flashes and sweating. Psychosocial factors also played an important role. A higher frequency of sexual activity negatively correlated with most menopausal symptoms.

A systematic review of the prevalence, risk factors, and impact of pelvic floor dysfunctions in nurses

“…Constipation rates ranged from 20.2% to 28.0%, with 4.3% presenting FI and 7.2%, dual incontinence, while only one study reported the prevalence of POP, finding it to be 16.9% in nurses and midwives . Diagnosed sexual dysfunctions were not found, however, these were associated with other PF subtypes …”

“…The mean age of the participants ranged from 21.7 to 48.6 years and the PFD investigated consisted mainly of urinary symptoms ( n = 12). Three studies reported data related to female sexual dysfunctions, three studies reported prevalence of constipation, one investigated faecal and dual incontinence, and one study found a prevalence of POP in female nurses. A total of 13 studies reported data on associated factors and the impact of PFD using validated questionnaires …”

“…Regarding QoL related to PFD, 14 out of the 15 studies investigated the impact of these symptoms, with all finding that PFD had a negative impact on QoL . The instruments used for evaluation varied widely, with 13 studies using validated instruments and one study using a questionnaire designed and prepared by the authors (Tables , , and ) .…”

“…Two studies that used the Kupperman index (KMI), which is widely employed to evaluate menopausal symptoms, found that postmenopausal symptoms were more severe, with an unsatisfactory sex life being the most common . Furthermore, a pessimistic mood was found to worsen the sex life and a lower frequency of sexual activity was associated with more severe menopausal symptoms (Table ) …”

“…A total of 13 studies reported data on associated factors and the impact of PFD using validated questionnaires. [13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] All the studies were cross-sectional and were carried out in China (n = 5), [14][15][16]18,20 Turkey (n = 4), 13,17,21,22 the United States (n = 1), 19 Japan (n = 1), 23 Taiwan (n = 1), 24 Brazil (n = 1), 26 Australia (n = 1), 25 and France (n = 1). 27 Data collection was either through self-administered reports or an interview, with the sample sizes ranging from 200 to 64 396 nurses.…”