Menopause as a Stage of Life and A Guide to A Healthy Menopause Transition

Year : 2023 | Volume :01 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1-8
By

T. Nagamani

P. Venkata Suresh

P. Bhargavi

K. Sesha Kumar

P.V. Savitha

K .R. Rajani

  1. Professor-cum-Principal Suyog College of Nursing Karnataka India
  2. Associate Director Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Texas United Kingdom
  3. Lecturer Sri Sharada College of Nursing Karnataka India
  4. Community Health Officer HWC, Valligatla Andhra Pradesh India
  5. Assistant Professor Quality Health Care College of Nursing Karnataka India
  6. Associate Professor Sri Sharada College of Nursing Karnataka India

Abstract

Menopause is a normal physiological stage of life of a woman that occurs between 45 and 55 years of age group. When a woman enters menopause, her ability to conceive and her ovarian activity permanently cease. The menopausal transition is a crucial factor in many symptoms that are prevalent in middle age and may be linked to chronic illnesses and aging-related disorders. Appropriate identification and treatment of signs and symptoms of menopause help to prevent complications such as obesity, osteoporosis, heart disease, etc. A healthcare provider plays a major role in creating awareness and providing supportive services to women. Through a lifestyle approach, we can improve the quality of life of women during the menopausal transition.

Keywords: Menopause, PMS, osteoporosis, dyspareunia, obesity

[This article belongs to International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices(ijmnp)]

How to cite this article: T. Nagamani, P. Venkata Suresh, P. Bhargavi, K. Sesha Kumar, P.V. Savitha, K .R. Rajani. Menopause as a Stage of Life and A Guide to A Healthy Menopause Transition. International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices. 2023; 01(01):1-8.
How to cite this URL: T. Nagamani, P. Venkata Suresh, P. Bhargavi, K. Sesha Kumar, P.V. Savitha, K .R. Rajani. Menopause as a Stage of Life and A Guide to A Healthy Menopause Transition. International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices. 2023; 01(01):1-8. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijmnp/article=2023/view=112165


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Received March 13, 2023
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Published January 6, 2023
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