Table 3.
Phase IV Symptom, Mean (SD), Intraclass Correlation Coefficient, 95% CI (n = 44)
| Symptom | Time 1 M (SD) | Time 2 M (SD) | ICC | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaginal dryness* | 1.77 (1.3) | 1.69 (1.2) | .90 | .81-.95 |
| Genital/Vaginal itching | 1.48 (0.9) | 1.52 (0.9) | .78 | .64-.88 |
| Constipation | 2.11 (1.2) | 2.11 (1.3) | .78 | .63-.87 |
| Dry mouth | 2.34 (1.2) | 2.32 (1.1) | .75 | .59-.86 |
| Burning sensation in feet | 2.48 (1.3) | 2.16 (1.2) | .74 | .56-.85 |
| Headache | 1.88 (1.1) | 2.12 (1.2) | .74 | .56-.85 |
| Hungrier than usual | 1.70 (1.0) | 1.82 (1.2) | .73 | .56-.84 |
| Trouble concentrating | 1.70 (1.1) | 1.79 (1.1) | .73 | .55-.84 |
| Cravings | 1.84 (1.1) | 1.75 (1.2) | .73 | .55-.84 |
| Sweating | 2.39 (1.2) | 2.2 (1.1) | .73 | .55-.84 |
| Intense thirstiness | 2.34 (1.3) | 2.27 (1.2) | .71 | .53-.83 |
| Anxious | 2.00 (1.1) | 1.91(1.1) | .70 | .52-.83 |
| Blurry vision | 2.27 (1.1) | 2.11 (1.0) | .70 | .52-.82 |
| Hair loss | 1.68 (1.2) | 1.41 (0.8) | .69 | .50-.82 |
| Loss of interest in sex | 2.09 (1.4) | 1.86 (1.2) | .69 | .50-.82 |
| Trembling | 2.09 (1.1) | 1.95 (1.0) | .67 | .46-.80 |
| Memory loss | 2.07 (1.1) | 2.02 (1.1) | .66 | .46-.80 |
| Weight loss | 1.55 (1.1) | 1.39 (0.8) | .66 | .46-.80 |
| Memory loss | 2.07 (1.1) | 2.02 (1.1) | .66 | .46-.80 |
| Dry skin | 1.75 (1.1) | 1.84 (1.2) | .66 | .45-.80 |
| Tiredness | 2.44 (1.2) | 2.33 (1.2) | .65 | .44-.80 |
| Problems sleeping | 1.91 (1.2) | 1.77 (1.1) | .65 | .44-.79 |
| Sensitive to light/noise | 1.98 (1.2) | 1.77 (1.1) | .65 | .44-.79 |
| Numbness or tingling of hands or feet | 2.30 (1.3) | 2.12 (1.2) | .60 | .37-.76 |
| Dizziness or lightheaded | 1.98 (1.0) | 1.84 (1.1) | .60 | .37-.76 |
| Sad | 2.2 (1.1) | 2.39 (1.1) | .59 | .36-.75 |
| Indigestion or nausea | 1.75 (1.0) | 1.52 (0.9) | .58 | .35-.75 |
| Urinating more than usual | 2.36 (1.2) | 2.18 (1.7) | .58 | .34-.74 |
| Flushing | 1.84 (1.1) | 1.73 (1.1) | .56 | .32-.74 |
| Weakness | 2.34 (1.2) | 2.14 (1.1) | .56 | .32-.73 |
| Easily angry | 2.05 (1.1) | 2.27 (1.0) | .48 | .22-.68 |
| Nervous | 2.07 (1.0) | 1.93 (1.1) | .45 | .18-.66 |
| Discolored skin | 1.14 (0.5) | 1.07 (0.3) | .43 | .16-.64 |
| Weight gain | 1.43 (0.8) | 1.27 (0.7) | .43 | .16-.64 |
| Irritability | 2.26 (1.0) | 2.26 (1.1) | .42 | .14-.64 |
| Physical discomfort during or problems performing sex | 1.45 (1.0) | 1.39 (0.9) | .38 | .09-.60 |
| Fidgety | 2.18 (1.1) | 1.95 (1.1) | .35 | .07-.59 |
| Susceptible to catching cold | 1.36 (0.8) | 1.27 (0.7) | .31 | .02-.55 |
| Itchy skin | 1.67 (1.1) | 1.44 (0.9) | .24 | -.06-.50 |
| Infection | 1.27 (0.6) | 1.23 (0.6) | .14 | -.16-.42 |
Note: ICC = Intraclass Correlation Coefficient, CI = Confidence Interval
*
n = 34