Abstract
Menopause refers to the actual cessation of ovarian activity and generally a woman may experience menopause anywhere from her 40s to mid-50s. Overall, stated median age at natural menopause was 51.4 years as per different studies. Female population experience a variety of post menopausal symptoms and due to their weak understanding regarding those symptoms it’s become hard to manage thus this study is being conducted to find out the level of Awareness about post-menopausal symptoms and preventive measures to overcome the problems associated with it. A sample of 300 postmenopausal ladies (40 to 55 years) were questioned to evaluate their level of awareness regarding signs symptoms, post menopausal complications and preventive measures along with their general demographics and menopausal information. Mean age of menopause is found quite early in our population (44.61±3.785 years). Joint pains, Hypertension, depression, anxiety and mood swings are the main self reported effects after menopause.
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