Prevalence Of Menopausal Symptoms Research Articles

Effectiveness of Lakshadi Guggulu, Shatawari Churna & Abhyanga with Lakshadi tail on Menopausal Syndrome - R.C.T.

With the improvement of health facilities, the elderly population is increasing. Consequently, the number of women experiencing menopausal syndrome is also increasing. Early menopause significantly contributes to this group. Symptoms of menopause may vary from somato-vegetative, psychological to uro-genital. But we do not have a specific protocol to efficiently manage all these symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an option, but the outcomes are not satisfactory. According to a community-based cross-sectional study in 400 middle-aged women (40–60 years) in Haryana, India, in the year 2020, the prevalence of menopausal symptoms was found to be 87.7%. The majority of the study subjects experienced anxiety (80%), followed by physical and mental exhaustion (71.5%), sleep problems (61.2%), irritability (60.7%), joint and muscular discomfort (56%), and heart problems (54%). The most classical symptom of menopause, i.e., hot flushes, was reported in 36.7% of the participants. The quality of life was impaired in 70.2% of the study subjects. The psychological symptoms are attributed to 70.8% of the poor quality of life. As per the need of the hour, this study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of the Indian system of medicine in managing menopausal syndrome. In this study, the Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS) was used as an assessment tool. The study was conducted on 100 patients aged 40 to 65 attending the Ayurveda Institute OPD. The clinical comparative study was carried out with Lakshadi Guggulu, Shatavari Churna, and Lakshadi Tail for 2 months. After the study, it can be concluded that in women with mild to moderate symptoms of menopausal syndrome, a combined treatment (Lakshadi Guggulu + Shatavari Churna + Lakshadi Tail) yields better results in both somatic and psychological complaints compared to individual interventions.

The severity of menopause and associated factors among middle-aged women residing in Arba Minch, DHSS, Ethiopia, 2022

BackgroundMenopause is a common practice in women, and it is recognized as a complete pause of menses for more than twelve months. A decrease in sex hormone levels particularly estrogen in the blood is associated with different types of menopausal symptoms. Those symptoms include different psychological, vasomotor, physical, and sexual symptoms. They are among the major public health problems of middle-aged women. Particularly severe forms of menopausal symptoms are bothersome for middle-aged women. However, little is known about the severity status and associated factors of menopausal symptoms among middle-aged women in the study area.ObjectiveThe main aim of the present study was to assess the severity of menopausal symptoms and associated factors among middle-aged women residing in Arba Minch DHSS.Methods and materialsCommunity-based crossectional study was employed. A single population proportion formula was used to determine the sample size. A total of 423 study participants were recruited to conduct the study. A simple random sampling technique was used to employ study participants. Proportional sample size allocation formula was used to allocate study participants in each Kebele of Arba Minch DHSS (demographic and health surveillance site). A menopausal rating scale was used to assess the severity status of Menopausal symptoms. The collected data were analyzed by using SPSS version 20. A descriptive analysis was made to describe the Sociodemographic characteristics of the study participants. Moreover, binary and ordinal logistic regressions were used to identify the factors associated with the severity of menopausal symptoms among middle-aged women. On binary logistic regression variables with p-value < 0.25 were eligible for ordinal logistic regression. Variables with a p-value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.ResultThe present study revealed that the prevalence of menopausal symptoms was 88.7%. According to the Menopausal rating scale, 91.7% of the study participants were Asymptomatic, 6.6% of them were mild in severity, 1.4% of them were moderate and the remaining 0.23% individuals were severe menopausal symptoms. The most severe menopausal symptom was the sexual problem. The factors that have a significant association with the severity of menopausal symptoms were Age with [AOR = 1.46(95%CI: 1.27–1.64)] and history of chronic disease with [AOR = 2.56(95%CI: 1.78–3.4)] and p < 0.001.Conclusion and recommendationGenerally, menopausal symptoms among middle-aged women were common. Asymptomatic and mild forms are the dominant severity forms of menopausal symptoms. Age and history of chronic diseases have statistically significant associations with the severity of menopausal symptoms. The ministry of health, researchers, and different stakeholders are recommended to be concerned about this neglected issue.

Prevalence of menopausal symptoms in Osogbo, South-West, Nigeria

Prevalence of menopausal symptoms in Osogbo, South-West, Nigeria

A Study to Identify the Age of Menopause and Its Relation to Socio-Economic Determinants and to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude About the Health Effects of Menopause

Abstract: Menopause is the most prominent event in women’s middle age and marks the end of a women’s reproductive life. Symptoms of menopause are the basis of health care providers and public health professionals to provide adequate medical care, including improving the physiological and psychological state of women. The main objective of the study was to determine age at menopause along with its health consequences and socio-economic determinants affecting the quality of life. A total of 70 women were enrolled in the study. Information was collected from 40-55 years old womens to estimate the age of menopause along with socio-economic determinants and health effects of menopause. Questionnaire was created consisting of socio demographic data, prevalence of menopausal symptoms, knowledge and attitude towards menopaus for data collection. From the study, we found the average age of menopause was 48.5 years, which is higher than other studies conducted in India, reason may be methodological. Psycho-physiological changes were associated with irritability, heart discomfort, anxiety, depressive mood, hot flashes, physical and mental exhaustion, sleep problems. There must be well planned, balanced health education and necessary treatment arrange for the welfare of perimenopause women for better quality of life. The obtained results were analyzed and discussed in detail

Menopausal Symptoms among Postmenopausal Women Visiting Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Menopause is defined as the complete cessation of menstruation for consecutive 12 months which occurs due to the loss of follicular activity of ovaries from the late 40s to early 50s. The menopausal symptoms are often distressing but lack of awareness leads to failure in addressing the problem. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of menopausal symptoms among postmenopausal women visiting the outpatient department of a tertiary care centre. This descriptive cross-sectional study was done among postmenopausal women in the outpatient department of a tertiary care centre from 10 March 2021 to 10 March 2022 after taking ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: MEMG/IRC/420/GA). Convenience sampling was done. Demographic data were collected using predesigned proforma and menopausal symptoms were evaluated using Rajanobritta Lakshan Mapak, the Nepali version of the menopausal rating scale. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated. Among 424 postmenopausal women, menopausal symptom was found in 411 (96.48%) (94.73-98.23, 95% Confidence Interval). The mean age at menopause was 49±4.70 years. The most common symptom these women presented with was somatic symptoms seen in 382 (92.94%) women. The prevalence of menopausal symptoms is found to be higher than the other studies done in similar settings. cross-sectional study; menopause; prevalence; somatic symptoms.

Prevalence of menopausal symptoms and awareness about menopause amid women aged 40 to 60 years in Hosur

Background: Menopause, a usual physiological activity of the permanent ceasing of menstruation for 12or more months due to the drop in the reproductive hormones. Menopausal stage is associated with lots of physicaland psychological changes due to which most women experience symptoms like hot flashes, sleep problems,mood changes and depression. Objectives: The existing study was taken up to investigate the prevalence ofmenopause related symptoms of women belonging to 40 and 60 years of age and to understand their level ofawareness about menopause. Method: A community study was conducted between the women of 40 to 60 yearsof age. In this cross-sectional study, the data was collected using google forms with questions related to awarenessof menopause and commonly experienced menopausal and psychological symptoms. Data was collected from atotal of forty participants residing in Hosur city. Results: The result shows that the greater number of theparticipants were housewives (65%) and were living in urban regions. Most of the participants (90%) were awarethat menopause is a natural part of aging and fifty seven percent of the participants said yes, for menopauseincreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and bone related problems (85%) and about seventy percent of theparticipants were not aware of hormone therapy. The most experienced physiological symptoms were tiredness(85%), backache (57.5%), Joint pain (52.5%), weight gain (32.5%), hot flash (25%). Sleep problems (67.5%),forgetfulness (55%), depressed mood (52.5%), anxiety (45%) and irritability (40%) were commonly experiencedpsychological symptoms. Conclusion: Women of this age group (40 to 60 years) should be made aware ofmenopause, its related health issues and also the ways to tackle those issues. Awareness through nutritioneducation in this can go a long way in the betterment of health and in improving the overall quality of life.

Menopausal Symptoms among Postmenopausal Women of a Selected Municipality: A Cross-sectional Survey.

Postmenopausal women experience various menopause-specific somatic, psychological, and urogenital symptoms which tend to affect their overall well-being. However, there is a scant focus on menopausal health problems of postmenopausal women in Nepal. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of menopausal symptoms among postmenopausal women of a Municipality. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in selected wards of Tokha Municipality of Kathmandu district among postmenopausal women aged 45-60 years from September to October 2019. Ethical approval was taken from the Ethical Review Board, Nepal Health Research Council (reference number 694). Random sampling was used as the sampling technique. Face-to-face interview was used for data collection while a semi-structured interview schedule including the Nepali version of Menopause Rating Scale was used as a tool for measuring menopausal symptoms. EpiData version 3.1 was used for data entry while data analysis was performed using Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences version 20. Amongst the postmenopausal women, all 203 (100%) had menopausal symptoms with majority reporting milder symptoms as found in 143 (70.4%). The mean Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) score was obtained as 13.21±5.1. The most prevalent moderate and mild symptoms were vaginal dryness 94 (46.3%), and depressive mood 71 (35%) respectively while physical and mental exhaustion 175 (86.2%) was the most common in all forms. Over half 102 (50.2%) of the respondents were unaware of menopausal symptoms and almost three-fifth 121 (59.6%) reported menopause related symptoms affected their daily work activities. The majority of postmenopausal women in this study had milder menopausal symptoms, which parallels findings from other national studies.

Identifying the different subtypes in menopausal symptoms among middle-aged women in China: a latent class analysis.

Many studies have focused on the severity and prevalence of menopausal symptoms among middle-aged women, which are limited by heterogeneity and diversity of subtypes. Subtyping facilitates the adaptation to prevention and clinical intervention strategies that target women. To determine the existence of significant subgroups of women with similar menopausal symptoms, a person-centered approach was used to identify potential profiles of women during the menopausal transition. In addition, we aimed to examine the association between latent subtypes and individual factors. This cross-sectional study included 797 middle-aged women, aged 40 to 60 years, who were recruited from Shandong Province, China, between December 2017 and August 2018. We identified the subtypes in menopausal symptoms by performing a latent class analysis according to the self-reported Menopause Rating Scale and evaluated the robustness of our identified subtypes using a sensitivity analysis. Multinomial logistic regression was performed to explore the association between emergent latent subtypes and sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial characteristics. The mean age of participants was 49.83 ± 5.05 years. (1) Four potential classes were identified in middle-aged women: "severe symptoms" (14.9%), "dominant sleep-emotion symptoms" (31.4%), "physical/mental exhaustion symptoms" (32.5%), and "no symptoms" (21.2%). The four classes were also verified using a sensitivity analysis according to age and menopause status subgroups, which revealed the robust subtypes of menopausal symptoms. (2) The odds ratio of neuroticism, chronic diseases, and gynecological diseases were significantly higher for the "severe symptoms," "dominant sleep-emotion symptoms," and "physical/mental exhaustion symptoms" classes, compared to the "no symptoms" class, while the odds ratio of mindfulness and social support were lower. A person-centered approach for middle-aged women could address the unmet need to understand the heterogeneity of menopausal symptoms. Subtyping facilitates the identification of the potential causes of menopausal symptoms and the development of personalized interventions.

Prevalence and risk factors for menopausal symptoms in middle-aged Chinese women: a community-based cross-sectional study.

Objectives:To examine the prevalence and risk factors of menopausal symptoms in middle-aged Chinese women.Methods:A cross-sectional, community-based study recruited 6,745 women aged 40 to 55 years in the eastern, central, and western regions of China during 2018. Menopausal status was categorized into reproductive stage (defined as regular menstruation or subtle changes in menstrual cycle characteristics), menopausal transition (the beginning of a persistent difference of 7 d in the length of consecutive cycles, or the last menstruation having occurred no more than 12 mo), or postmenpause (the end of the 12 mo period of amenorrhea) according to the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop classification. Menopausal symptoms were determined by the modified Kupperman Menopausal Index (KMI) questionnaire and considered nonmenopausal symptoms (total KMI score<15) and menopausal symptoms (total KMI score≥15). Demographic, lifestyle, physical, and menopausal characteristics were collected by face-to-face interviews. Logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with the risk of menopausal symptoms.Results:Among all participants, the mean age was 46.9 years, and 15.7% (1,001/6,364) of participants reported experiencing menopausal symptoms. The prevalence of menopausal symptoms was 9.3% (303/3,256), 23.9% (293/1,227), and 21.5% (405/1,881) in the reproductive stage, menopausal transition, and postmenopausal stage, respectively. Overall, the three most prevalent menopausal symptoms were insomnia (44.7%), fatigue (40.4%), and mood swings (37.2%). The multivariable logistic regression model showed that menopausal status, residence, nulliparity, and chronic diseases were associated with the risk of menopausal symptoms (all P < 0.05). Women during menopausal transition (OR = 2.66, 95% CI: 2.21-3.20) or postmenopause (OR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.82-2.80) had significantly increased risk of menopausal symptoms compared with those in the reproductive stage.Conclusions:Menopausal status, residence, nulliparity, and chronic diseases were associated with menopausal symptoms in middle-aged Chinese women.

Prevalence of menopausal symptoms and its relationship with socio-demographic factors among women above 45 years in Mosul, Iraq

Prevalence of menopausal symptoms and its relationship with socio-demographic factors among women above 45 years in Mosul, Iraq

A Study to assess the Prevalence of Menopausal Symptoms and Effectiveness of Structured Teaching programme on Knowledge and Attitude regarding Menopausal symptoms and its management among women at selected wards of Kadapra Grama Panchayat in Pathanamthitta District

A quantitative study was to assess the prevalance of menopausal symptoms and effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude of menopausal symptoms among women at selected wards of Kadapra Grama Panchayat, Pathanamthitta district. The objectives of the study was to assess the prevalance of menopausal symptoms, to assess the pretest level knowledge and attitude regarding menopausal symptoms and its management, to find out the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding menopausal symptoms and its management and association of pretest level of knowledge with selected demographic variables. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select 100 Sample. The conceptual framework developed based on Rosenstock’s modified health belief model. Modified menopausal symptoms checklist is used to assess prevalance of menopausal symptoms. A structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale is used to assess the knowledge and attitude of sample regarding menopausal symptoms and its management. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The post-test was done 7 days after pretest using same tool. The result revealed that paired t test value of knowledge was 29.34 and that of attitude was 32.50. It was concluded that structured teaching programme was effective in increasing knowledge and change in attitude. Chi square was used to find out association of pretest level of knowledge with selected demographic variables. The results showed that there is no association with pretest level knowledge and selected demographic variables.

Exploring women's perceptions and experiences of menopause among East Coast Malaysian women.

Menopause signifies the beginning of a non-reproductive phase from the reproductive period. Although it is considered a natural life transition, recent studies have indicated that a woman's menopausal experience may impact her quality of life. While studies have examined Malaysian women's knowledge and awareness of menopause, they have focused on the prevalence of menopausal symptoms and sociocultural aspects. These investigations also used a quantitative design that may have limited the information regarding the nature and experience of menopause. Objectives: This study explores women's perceptions and understanding of their menopausal experience. A total of 20 menopausal women were recruited using purposive sampling through social media in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. In-depth semi-structured interviews were used to explore how they perceived their menopausal experience. The data were then analyzed using thematic analysis. Three themes that emerged from the findings included perceptions of menopause, biopsychosocial changes and help-seeking behavior. For many Muslim women, menopause was perceived as a time for them to engage in religious commitment more than they had before. The study findings uncovered a knowledge gap and a lack of support for women impacted by menopause. Muslim women regarded their menopause phase as a time for them to engage in religious duty fully. These results indicate the need for a psychosocial intervention and educational program to ensure women a better transition throughout their menopausal phase.

Prevalence of menopausal symptoms among peri-menopasual women in Suburban area of Chandigarh, India

Prevalence of menopausal symptoms among peri-menopasual women in Suburban area of Chandigarh, India

Relationship of menopausal symptoms and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged cancer survivors.

This study sought to evaluate the prevalence of menopausal symptoms in a population of reproductive-aged women remote from cancer therapy compared with a group of healthy similar-aged controls and with a cohort of late reproductive-aged (LR) controls. Participants were assessed for symptoms of menopause, early follicular phase hormones, and ultrasound examinations. Menopausal symptoms were analyzed in exposed participants and controls using χ2 analyses, Wilcoxon-Mann Whitney tests, and multivariable logistic regression models. One hundred seventy cancer survivors, 135 similar-aged controls, and 71 LR controls were followed prospectively for an average of 38months. Compared with similar-aged controls, a greater proportion of survivors reported vasomotor symptoms at some point over the study period (35% vs 19%, p < 0.01), and this proportion was similar to LR controls (44%, p = 0.22). Survivors were more likely to be bothered by vaginal dryness (27%) than similar-aged controls (16%, p = 0.02) or LR controls (14%, p = 0.02). FSH levels were 38.4% higher in those with vasomotor symptoms compared with those without symptoms (p = 0.021). Reproductive-aged cancer survivors have a higher prevalence of vasomotor symptoms and vaginal dryness than their similar-aged peers. Providers should be attuned to the high prevalence of menopausal symptoms in cancer survivors.

The association between soy isoflavone intake and menopausal symptoms after breast cancer diagnosis: a prospective longitudinal cohort study on Chinese breast cancer patients.

This study investigated the association between soy isoflavone intake and menopausal symptoms (MPS) among Chinese women with early stage breast cancer in a prospective cohort study. In an on-going prospective cohort study that involved 1462 Chinese women with early stage breast cancer, MPS were assessed at 18, 36 and 60months after cancer diagnosis using the validated menopausal rating scale (MRS) questionnaire. Daily soy food intake for the previous 12months was assessed at the same time using a validated food frequency questionnaire. The associations between MPS and soy isoflavone intake were evaluated in multivariable logistic regression analyses. The prevalence of MPS was almost the same during the first 60months after cancer diagnosis, which were 64.5%, 65.2%, and 63.9% at 18, 36, and 60months, respectively. Patients with MPS tended to be younger than those without MPS. The intake of soy isoflavones was not associated with the total score of MRS at 18-month follow-up [highest vs lowest tertile, odds ratio (OR) = 1.00, 95% CI 0.75-1.34]. Similarly, no significant association was noted at 36-month (OR = 1.25, 95% CI 0.92-1.69) and 60-month (OR = 1.21, 95% CI 0.84-1.74) follow-up. With regards to specific domain within MRS, the risk of symptoms presenting in somatic domain was higher among breast cancer patients who were in the highest tertile of soy isoflavone intake at 36months post-diagnosis (OR = 1.44, 95% CI 1.07-1.94, P-trend = 0.02), compared with the lowest tertile, where a stronger significant association was noted among patients who were younger than 60years (OR = 1.52, 95% CI 1.05-2.20, P-trend = 0.03) and pre-menopausal (OR = 3.81, 95% CI 1.85-8.11, P-trend < 0.01). The present study provided further evidence that soy isoflavone consumption was not associated with MPS among Chinese breast cancer patients. In fact, patients with higher intake of soy isoflavone have increased risk of experiencing somatic symptoms.

Assessment of menopausal symptoms in different transition phases using the Greene Climacteric Scale among rural women of North India

Background: Menopause is the universal physiological process of women’s midlife and exhibits a wide variety of symptoms. However, there is little data on the menopausal symptoms and factors associated with their severity among rural Indian women.Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of menopausal symptoms during the different transition phases of menopause among rural women of North India.Subjects and methods: This cross-sectional study consisted of 351 women aged 35–55 years (mean age 44.6 years) residing in rural areas of North India. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data regarding menopausal status, demographic profile and reproductive history of the participants. Frequency and severity of menopausal symptoms were evaluated using the Greene Climacteric Scale in different stages of menopause. All statistical procedures were accomplished using SPSS version 19.0.Results: In the present study the mean ages of attainment of menarche and menopause were 14.3 years and 47.2 years, respectively. Mean score of total Greene Climacteric Scale was highest among perimenopausal women (16.12 ± 8.1) over post-menopausal (14.78 ± 7.3) and pre-menopausal women (11.08 ± 6.1). Logistic regression analysis revealed that advancing age, low educational attainment, low socioeconomic status, menopausal status, later age at menarche and higher BMI were all associated with more severe menopausal symptoms.Conclusion: The climacteric symptoms were more prevalent among women who were perimenopausal followed by post-menopausal women and were the lowest in pre-menopausal women. Age, menopausal status, socio-economic status, and reproductive factors significantly influenced the severity of menopausal symptoms.

Magnitude and factors influencing post menopausal symptoms – A Cross sectional study in Mysuru

Background Menopause is a critical period in a womanrsquos life that not only marks the end of reproductive ability but is also associated with multiple physical vasomotor psychological and sexual complaints. Women in the menopausal age group often suffer from multiple health issues which have their roots in socio-cultural domains. Thus there is a need to explore the bio-social factors associated with menopausal symptoms among women which can largely influence their well being.Objectives To assess the magnitude and factors influencing post menopausal symptoms in post menopausal women in urban slum of Mysore.Methodology This cross-sectional community-based study was conducted in the urban slum of Mysore for three months. A total of 118 postmenopausal women in the age group of 45ndash75 years residing in the field practice area JSS Medical College were selected by purposive sampling. Details regarding socio-demographic characteristics postmenopausal symptoms and factors associated with them were collected in a pretested structured pro forma by interview technique.Results Among 118 post-menopausal women included in the present study 41.5 were in the age group of 51 ndash 60 years. Overall prevalence of menopausal symptoms was 69.5. Joint and muscular pain was found to be commonest post menopausal symptom 94.9 followed by irritability 92.4 anxiety 89.8 depressive mood 88.1 physical and mental exhaustion 82.2. The association of post menopausal symptoms with literacy staying alone and consult doctor were found to be statistically significant.Conclusion There is a high burden of postmenopausal symptoms which have shown an increasing trend with advancement of age. This calls for establishment of specific health interventions for postmenopausal women in the health-care settings.nbsp

Menopausal symptoms and quality of life in women above 40 years in an urban resettlement colony of East Delhi

Background: Awareness of menopausal symptoms and their effects on the quality of life is extremely important for better management of symptoms. Objectives: The objectives of this study was to assess the prevalence of menopausal symptoms and its effect on the quality of life in women >40 years and determine the association of sociodemographic, obstetric, and other factors with menopause. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 105 women aged 40 years and above residing in an urban resettlement colony of Delhi. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information about sociodemographic and menstrual history. Quality of life related to menopause and its symptoms were measured using the menopause-specific quality of life questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20.0. Results: Majority of the participants were married (70%), literate (50.5%), unemployed (92.4%), and belonged to upper-lower socioeconomic class (65.7%). The most prevalent symptom was decrease in physical strength in 85.7% of women. The prevalence (89%) and mean score of botheration (3.05 ± 0.917) for physical domain of symptoms was highest and it was significantly associated with the age of subjects and attainment of menopause (P < 0.05). Psychosocial domain was also significantly affected by the age of participants. Sexual domain of symptoms was least prevalent (11%) and had the least mean score of botheration (1.38 ± 1.134). Mean age of menopause was 44.6 years. Awareness regarding menopause was poor (1.9%). Conclusions: Physical symptoms are the most prevalent. Both physical and psychosocial symptoms are associated with age of participants, while only physical symptoms are associated with menopause attainment. The awareness of menopausal symptoms was very poor in the participants.

Prevalence of Menopausal Symptoms among Perimenopausal Women

Prevalence of Menopausal Symptoms among Perimenopausal Women

An Overview of Menopausal Symptoms Using the Menopause Rating Scale in a Tertiary Care Center.

Context:Due to increased life expectancy worldwide, women are expected to spend a significant portion of their lives in menopause. Proven prevention strategies against serious risks and tested effective treatments for common symptoms may remain unutilized in our population if these women are not asked about these symptoms.Aim:This study aims to assess the prevalence of different menopausal symptoms and their severity according to menopause rating scale (MRS) in women.Setting and Design:The present study was a cross-sectional survey, conducted in the outpatient department of gynecology and obstetrics.Subjects and Methods:After written and informed consent, 121 women having their last menstrual period at least 1 year ago were included. The menopausal symptoms were assessed using the MRS. The primary outcome measure in this study was the prevalence of menopausal symptoms in these women according to MRS and the severity of these symptoms.Statistical Analysis Used:Data were analyzed using the SPSS software program, version 15.0 (IBM, Armonk, New York, USA).Results:The most common symptom was mental and physical exhaustion which was reported by 88 (72%) women, followed by joint and muscular discomfort which was reported by 83 (68.59%). Hot flushes were reported by 54 (44.62%) respondents. Majority of women reported mild-to-moderate symptoms.Conclusions:The prevalence of menopausal symptoms is high, and a health policy needs to be generated for the region.