Table 3.
The frequency of using menopausal hormone therapy and alternative therapies in peri- (n = 137) and postmenopausal (n = 212) women
| Menopausal status | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | OR (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHT | ||||
| Perimenopausal Postmenopausal |
49 (35.8) 109 (51.4) |
88 (64.2) 103 (48.6) |
1.86 (1.20– 2.90) |
0.006 |
| AT | ||||
| Perimenopausal Postmenopausal |
47 (34.3) 50 (23.6) |
90 (65.7) 162 (76.4) |
1.73 (1.06– 2.76) |
0.027 |
MHT – menopausal hormone therapy, AT – alternative therapies, OR – odds ratio, CI – confidence interval