The impact of climacteric symptoms on functioning and quality of life among women in perimenopausal stage

摘要

Objectives and study design: The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of climacteric symptoms on functioning and quality of life among perimenopausal women. Materials and method: A group of 1049 women in perimenopausal stage at the age of 45-65 living in Silesia and Warmia Regions were screened for inclusion in the study. A specific questionnaire was used as a research tool in this study. It included a general/sociodemographic part, medical history, psychological part and Kupperman Index. In statistical analysis CHI2, U Mann-Whitney, analysis of variance and Spearman’s rank correlation models were used. Results: There were no significant differences between the two female groups (GS and GW) on the mean age (respectively: GS 51.31±5.26 and GW 51.62±5.81; p>0.09). The mean age of menopause was 49.23±4.37 in the present study. The study revealed generally low Kupperman Index scores both in GS and GW (mean 16.34 points) which suggests a very low intensification of the climacteric syndrome. The age of GS and GW respondents (p Conclusions: Climacteric symptoms are intensified by age, bad financial situation, living alone and not using hormonal therapy, which has a negative influence on family and occupational functioning.