Table 1.
Frequency of menopausal symptoms as assessed by Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS) in the study population.
| Menopausal symptoms | Frequency (n=490) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Somatic score | ||
| Hot flushes | 348 | 71.0 |
| Heart discomfort | 358 | 73.1 |
| Sleeping problems | 349 | 71.2 |
| Muscle and joint problems | 411 | 83.9 |
| Psychological symptoms | ||
| Depressive mood | 331 | 67.6 |
| Irritability | 348 | 71.0 |
| Anxiety | 269 | 54.9 |
| Physical and mental exhaustion | 393 | 80.2 |
| Uro-genital score | ||
| Sexual problems | 164 | 33.5 |
| Bladder problems | 186 | 38.0 |
| Dryness of the vagina | 132 | 26.9 |