Women health: holistic view

The effect of music on menopausal symptoms, sleep quality,and depression: a randomized controlled trial

“…The menopausal period, which begins with the cessation of a woman's reproductive phase, is an important transitional period involving significant physical and emotional changes. During this period, hypoestrogenism affects the central nervous system and triggers common symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating, and insomnia, which can impact women's activities and quality of life 17,18 . According to the results of the study, music provides a significant improvement in the sleep quality of menopausal women.…”

“…Considering that women spend approximately one-third of their lives in the menopausal period due to increased life expectancy, non-pharmacological and side-effect-free methods such as music can be considered an alternative approach to traditional treatments for reducing somatic, psychological, and urogenital symptoms, sleep problems, and depression in menopausal women 18,26 . Healthcare professionals who support women during the menopausal period can offer personalized lifestyle changes, such as incorporating music, as an effective coping strategy through a multidisciplinary team approach 17,26 . In today's world, the use of digital health is transforming the healthcare providerpatient relationship by enhancing clinical practices 29 .…”