Table 2.
Prevalence of menopausal symptoms among study participants (n = 166)
| Item no. | Prevalence of menopausal symptoms | Asymptomatic women (n, %) | Symptomatic women (n, %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot flushes, sweating (episodes of sweating) | 75(45.2) | 91(54.8) |
| 2 | Heart discomfort (unusual awareness of heartbeat, heart skipping, heart racing, tightness | 104(67.2) | 62(37.3) |
| 3 | Sleep problems (difficulty in falling asleep, difficulty in sleeping through, waking up early) | 69(41.6) | 97(58.4) |
| 4 | Depressive mood (feeling down, sad, on the verge of tears, lack of drive, mood swings) | 80(48.2) | 86(51.8) |
| 5 | Irritability (feeling nervous, inner tension, feeling aggressive) | 77(46.4) | 89(53.6) |
| 6 | Anxiety (inner restlessness, feeling panicky) | 80(48.2) | 86(51.8) |
| 7 | Physical and mental exhaustion (general decrease in performance, impaired memory, decrease in concentration, forgetfulness) | 45(27.1) | 121(72.9) |
| 8 | Sexual problems (change in sexual desire, in sexual activity and satisfaction) | 115(69.3) | 51(30.7) |
| 9 | Bladder problems (difficulty in urinating, increased need to urinate, bladder incontinence | 97(58.4) | 69(41.6) |
| 10 | Dryness of vagina (sensation of dryness or burning in the vagina, difficulty with sexual intercourse) | 111(66.9) | 55(33.1) |
| 11 | Joint and muscular discomfort (pain in the joints, rheumatoid complaints) | 20(12.0) | 146(88.0) |
Asymptomatic and symptomatic women in this study were based on their severity of menopausal symptoms; absence of symptoms and mild symptoms in five-point Likert scale (0–1) were considered as asymptomatic and other severities (2–4 in Likert scale)