Severity of climacteric symptoms among Peruvian women from an urban coastal community and a rural Andean community

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the severity of climacteric symptoms among two Peruvian communities, adjusted for sociodemographic and clinical variables in climacteric women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 90 subjects Rural and Remote Health rrh.org.au

Urban-rural differences in epidemiology and risk factors of menopause syndrome in middle-aged Chinese women

“…In contrast, the most common symptoms experienced by Spanish and Peruvian urban and rural women were different. Hot flashes/sweating was commonly reported among Spanish women, whereas muscle/joint pain and fatigue were the most typical symptoms reported among rural Peruvian women and urban Peruvian women, respectively 13,14 . These two studies also compared the prevalence of menopausal symptoms between urban and rural women and demonstrated that the frequency of menopausal symptoms was higher, and the severity of menopausal symptoms was lower among the urban women than among the rural women 13,14 .…”

“…13,14 These two studies also compared the prevalence of menopausal symptoms between urban and rural women and demonstrated that the frequency of menopausal symptoms was higher, and the severity of menopausal symptoms was lower among the urban women than among the rural women. 13,14 This disparity may be explained by the difference in factors such as ethnicity, diet, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and geographical situation. Low education level, overweight and obesity, vegetarian diet, and living separate from one's husband are factors that are more prevalent in rural China than urban China and were demonstrated to be positively associated with MPS symptoms.…”

“…Hot flashes/ sweating was commonly reported among Spanish women, whereas muscle/joint pain and fatigue were the most typical symptoms reported among rural Peruvian women and urban Peruvian women, respectively. 13,14 These two studies also compared the prevalence of menopausal symptoms between urban and rural women and demonstrated that the frequency of menopausal symptoms was higher, and the severity of menopausal symptoms was lower among the urban women than among the rural women. 13,14 This disparity may be explained by the difference in factors such as ethnicity, diet, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and geographical situation.…”

“…Two previous studies that compared the prevalence and severity of MPS among urban and rural middle-aged women yielded inconsistent results. Among Peruvian women, a higher probability of severe climacteric symptoms was reported among those from rural areas than those from urban areas, 13 whereas another study in Spanish women reported a greater frequency of menopausal symptoms in urban women 14 . The inconsistency in their findings can be attributed to factors such as altitude, lifestyle, ethnicity, economy, and culture 1-3,8 .…”