Psychosocial interventions in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised trials and non-controlled studies

Vélez-Toral, Mercedes; Godoy-Izquierdo, Débora; García, Ana Angélica García; Moreno, Raquel Lara; Guevara, Nicolás Mendoza Ladrón de; Ballesteros, Alberto; Galván, Carlos de Teresa; García, J.

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.10.020

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“…To our knowledge this is the first study which has examined the role of different modes of PA and exercise behaviour of peri- and post-menopausal women on climacteric symptomology. Our results are in line with previous findings suggesting that regular sport and exercise participation alleviate somatic/physical symptoms [ 1 , 19 , 20 ]. Evidence from randomized control trials [ 21 , 22 ] and systematic reviews [ 11 , 19 , 23 ] on the efficacy of exercise for menopausal symptoms provides support for regular PA and exercise in alleviating the psychological and somatic/physical symptoms of the climacteric syndrome.…”

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“…Our results are in line with previous findings suggesting that regular sport and exercise participation alleviate somatic/physical symptoms [ 1 , 19 , 20 ]. Evidence from randomized control trials [ 21 , 22 ] and systematic reviews [ 11 , 19 , 23 ] on the efficacy of exercise for menopausal symptoms provides support for regular PA and exercise in alleviating the psychological and somatic/physical symptoms of the climacteric syndrome. For example Haimov-Kochman et al [ 24 ] found a dose–response relationship between climacteric complaints and exercise behavior with higher exercise frequency resulting in reduced psychological and somatic/physical complaints but not VM or sexual symptoms.…”

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Relationship between Type-D Personality, Physical Activity Behaviour and Climacteric Symptoms

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BackgroundA number of factors have been identified which might influence the variation observed in climacteric symptoms in peri- and post-menopausal women. We examined the role of the distressed or Type-D personality and mode of physical activity or exercise on the climacteric symptoms experienced by peri- or post-menopausal women.Methods213 Women (M age 52.2 years, SD = 5.9), 58% classified as peri- and 42% as post-menopausal completed a questionnaire pack consisting of demographic questions, the DS14 (Type-D personality), Kaiser Physical Activity Survey (assessing household care giving, occupational, active living and sport and exercise index) and the Greene Climacteric Scale (Psychological, somatic/physical, vasomotor and sexual symptoms).ResultsType-D personality and increased levels of household care-giving physical activity were both associated with increased bothersomness for all four climacteric factors. Increased levels of sport and exercise participation on the other hand resulted in less psychological, somatic/physical and sexual functioning problems whereas the active living index was inversely related to somatic/physical climacteric symptoms. Finally, lower income was associated with more psychological and somatic/physical symptoms and being peri-menopausal resulted in more vasomotor symptoms.ConclusionsThe results suggest that mode of physical activity is an important moderator in alleviating climacteric symptoms. In addition, our results support previous findings in that Type-D personality is associated with negative health outcomes. In particular menopausal women with Type-D personality would benefit from interventions (coping, mindfulness training) and regular sport and exercise participation to reduce climacteric symptomology.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12905-015-0176-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Relationship between Type-D Personality, Physical Activity Behaviour and Climacteric Symptoms

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“…Psychosocial interventions in coping with physical, psychologic and social changes in women in their menopausal period could provide benefits for the quality of life of women and better health outcomes. Psychosocial interventions should be supplied in healthcare services for women as a part of comprehensive care (6,17,26,(42)(43)(44). Thus, women should be examined not only about their menopausal symptoms but also about their mood within a holistic view.…”

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The Effects of Loneliness on Menopausal Symptoms

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Esencan

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Objectives:This study was carried out to investigate the effect of menopausal symptoms on the loneliness of women in the menopausal period. Methods:The study sample consisted of 546 women who applied to the menopause polyclinic of a state hospital in Istanbul and agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, UCLA Loneliness Scale and Menopausal Symptom Rating Scale (MRS). ResultsThe mean age of the women included in the study was 52.70 ± 6.39. The mean scores of menopausal symptoms of women included in the study; were found to be higher in women with low education level (p = 0.001), women with big family structure (p = 0,002) and women with low income (p = 0,001). It was determined that women with less education (p = 0,015), women not working (p = 0,001) and women with low income (p = 0,001) were found to have higher mean loneliness scores. Correlation analysis revealed that the mean scores of menopausal symptoms were increased (p = 0,000) as the loneliness level average of women increased. Women with the most severe mean scores of menopausal symptoms were found to have the highest mean level of loneliness (p = 0,000). Conclusion: Women with high levels of loneliness were found to have experienced severe menopausal symptoms. It was determined that as women's level of loneliness increased, menopausal symptoms increased.

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“…Es gibt keine Studien, die spezifische Manuale zur Behandlung der perimenopausalen Depression untersucht hätten (65), obwohl es schon Hinweise darauf gibt, dass vor allem kognitiv-verhaltenstherapeutische Strategien auch gegen Schlafstörungen und hot flashes helfen können (66,67). Brandon et al (23) haben die Responderraten auf kognitive Verhaltenstherapie in Abhängigkeit vom reproduktiven Status untersucht und keine Unterschiede gefunden.…”

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Depression bei Frauen

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2015

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ZusammenfassungFrauen leiden häufig im Zusammenhang mit reproduktiven Ereignissen, also vor der Menstruation, während und nach der Schwangerschaft und in den Wechseljahren an affektiven Erkrankungen. Dieses liegt an den komplexen Zusammenhängen zwischen weiblichen Geschlechtshormonen und Neurotransmittern, aber natürlich auch an den Einflüssen belastender oder sich verändernder Lebensumstände. Affektive Symptome können in diesen Zusammenhängen erstmals manifest werden, und in Symptomausprägung oder Schwere variieren. Wochenbetterkrankungen betreffen fast 20% aller Frauen und bergen das Risiko der Schädigung des Kindes durch Vernachlässigung, durch komorbide Zwangssymptome und im extremen Fall durch Infantizid. Die Ursachen der Wochenbettdepression, die sich meist sechs Wochen nach der Geburt manifestiert, sind nicht geklärt. Die Therapie umfasst psychopharmakologische und psychotherapeutische Interventionen, erstere in Abhängigkeit davon, ob die Patientin stillen kann oder möchte. Die Perimenopause ist im Leben einer Frau die Zeit mit dem höchsten Depressionsund Angsterkrankungsrisiko. Hier sind die Zusammenhänge zwischen hormonellen Veränderungen und der psychischen Symptomatik gut belegt. Behandlungsstrategien beinhalten demnach sowohl hormonelle als auch psychopharmakologische, in manchen Fällen auch psychotherapeutische Interventionen.

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Psychosocial interventions in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised trials and non-controlled studies

Cited by 49 publications

References 68 publications

Relationship between Type-D Personality, Physical Activity Behaviour and Climacteric Symptoms

Relationship between Type-D Personality, Physical Activity Behaviour and Climacteric Symptoms

The Effects of Loneliness on Menopausal Symptoms

Depression bei Frauen

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