T10-P-07 Influence of partner on alleviation of menopause symptoms in women – preliminary questionnaire study

Abstract

Introduction Decrease of level of estrogens in middle-age women reveals as a menopause. Common occuring adverse effects such as hot flush, trophic lesions of mucosa, depressive - anxiety moods or concentration and memory disturbances are escalated in various degree and are difficult to control. Methods A questionnaire study was performed in a group of women in age from 45 to 55 years and partners. The investigation tool contained 3 scales: Marriage Bond Scale valuating interactions in co- feeling sphere, mutual understanding and cooperating; Scale of Attractiveness, Scale estimating intensification of menopausal symptoms; and 1 author's scale concerning socio-demographical data, marital sexuality and substitute hormonal therapy. Results A mean age of respondents was 52 years. Most of the women demonstrated a deficiency of period (90%). Climacteric symptoms such as: hot flush, stress, depressive moods (87,5% each), musculoarticular pain (80%) occurred in various degree. The mean result of SWM for women and their partners scored 235 which is 82% of total value. The co-attractiveness ratio counted on the basis of SKAT scale scored 97 points which is 74% of maximum. 100% men accepted in their partners symptoms related to menopause; they tolerated changes appearing in climacteric period, however, 100% men did not talk about menopausal problems with their partners and did not support them in this difficult time. Conclusions Initial results obtained in preliminary questionnaire study indicate on definite trends, confirm preliminary working hypothesis allowing to initiate a proper procedure of the examination. The target group is going to reach 100 people (50 couples).