Impact of climacteric and depressive symptoms on the quality of life of postmenopausal women

Abstract

Background. Quality of life consists of many elements that affect the creation of the level of Qol. Women with postmenopausal may experience a phenomenon of loneliness. This phenomenon can be caused by the effects they had on menopausal symptoms and depression from private and professional life. Objectives. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of menopausal symptoms and depression on quality of life in postmenopausal women. Material and methods. The survey was performed among 128 women after menopause. The mean age was 64.20 ± 8.61, median 65 years. The study used a questionnaire consisting of the sF-36, kupperman index, Beck Depression scale and the author's questionnaire.Results. The sense of mental health -MH women found at most, which was equal to 69.47. Meanwhile, the general level of health -HP was rated the lowest of only 46.68. of the 128 respondents revealed menopausal symptoms at 32.81% (n = 42) of surveyed women. it has been shown statistically significant relationship between the index of climacteric, and the assessment of Qol in the sF-

Impact of menopause on women's health

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that depressive disorders will become the second largest source of the global burden of disease in 2020, just after ischaemic heart disease. They may occur in the course of chronic diseases characteristic for the menopausal age, such as the metabolic syndrome or osteoporosis [4,20].…”

“…Vasomotor disorders may become a significant predictor variable for depression [3,20]. Depression symptoms in menopausal women are 2 to 5 times more frequent than before or after menopause.…”

Associations of Sleep Quality, Anxiety, and Depression with Cognitive and Executive Functions among Community-Dwelling Women Aged ≥ 65 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…From the age of 60, the aging process, a series of biological, psychological and social changes, begins to appear [3], which can generate functional limitations in the quality of life of older adults, and this situation can be worsened in older women due to menopause [4]. The menopausal stage constitutes a third of a woman's life [5], so it is essential to analyze the physical and psychological problems associated with it and thus be able to improve their quality of life. Some of the most common psychological problems in menopause are depression, described as the presence of an emotional state of sadness that is linked to other alterations causing discomfort and changes in the functionality of the person who suffers [6], and anxiety, that is defined as a feeling of fear or fear that can affect cognitive, behavioral and/or somatosensory levels in people [7].…”

Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol for Evaluating the Effect of Group Education on Postmenopausal Sexual Dysfunction

“…Studies indicate that women, who do not have good relationships with their husbands and are unable to express their sexual needs, are more likely to have sexual dysfunction [14]. If the relationship between couples is not convincing, it can lead to a sense of failure and decline in mental health [15,16]. Studies and efforts have aimed to improve the sexual function of women all over the world, and they have used various pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches [17][18][19].…”