Table 3.
Symptoms prevalence and score (n=51)
| Symptoms | n (%) | Symptoms score, mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot flash | ||
| Hot flashes | 23 (45) | 0.73 (1.00) |
| Night sweats | 22 (43) | 0.76 (1.01) |
| Bladder control | ||
| Loss of bladder control (laughter) | 13 (26) | 0.49 (0.98) |
| Vaginal problems | ||
| Vaginal dryness | 14 (28) | 0.35 (0.62) |
| Musculoskeletal problems | ||
| General aches and pain | 25 (49) | 0.69 (0.88) |
| Joint pain | 18 (35) | 0.47 (0.73) |
| Muscle stiffness | 16 (31) | 0.45 (0.80) |
| Weight problems | ||
| Unhappy with appearance of owns body | 17 (33) | 0.51 (0.90) |
| Weight gain | 16 (31) | 0.51 (0.90) |
| Cognitive problems | ||
| Forgetfulness | 29 (57) | 0.78 (0.85) |
| Difficulty concentrating | 14 (28) | 0.31 (0.54) |
| Easily distracted | 13 (26) | 0.27 (0.49) |
| Arm problems | ||
| Decreased range of motion of affected arm | 24 (47) | 0.67 (0.81) |
| Arm swelling | 18 (35) | 0.51 (0.78) |
| Fatigue | ||
| Tiredness | 31 (61) | 0.88 (0.88) |
| Lack of energy | 29 (57) | 0.75 (0.79) |
| Sexual interest | ||
| Lack of interest in sex (n=46) | 24 (52) | 1.04 (1.24) |
| Low sexual enjoyment (n=45) | 14 (31) | 0.53 (0.89) |
| Psychological problems | ||
| Felt worried and anxious about future | 25 (49) | 0.73 (0.94) |
| Felt despair about health | 20 (39) | 0.47 (0.67) |
| Felt sad depressed and lost interest | 14 (28) | 0.35 (0.65) |
| Felt angry and irritable | 14 (28) | 0.37 (0.72) |
Prevalence >20% is presented