The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on perimenopausal symptoms

Aim: Menopause is the period of transition from the era of female reproduction to the period of loss of reproductive ability associated with the regression of ovarian functions. Perimenopause period is; It covers premenopausal (2 years before menopause) and menopausal (first 2 years after menopause)...

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Published in:Pamukkale Medical Journal 2022-01, Vol.15 (2), p.367-374
Main Authors: Şahin,Buğra, Cura Şahin,Gizem, Şahin,Banuhan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Coronaviruses
COVID-19
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Infections
Menopause
Pandemics
Sağlık Hizmetleri
Tıp
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Summary:Aim: Menopause is the period of transition from the era of female reproduction to the period of loss of reproductive ability associated with the regression of ovarian functions. Perimenopause period is; It covers premenopausal (2 years before menopause) and menopausal (first 2 years after menopause). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on menopause symptoms of women who contracted COVID-19 infection during the perimenopausal period when they were more sensitive psychosocially to the pandemic restrictions. Material and method: The study included 103 women aged 45-55 years, who presented at the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Clinic of Turhal State Hospital because of menopause symptoms between June 2021 and August 2021. The women were separated into 2 groups as 32 women who had contracted COVID-19 infection during the previous 6 months and recovered, and 71 women who had not had COVID-19. The groups were compared in respect of age, gravida, parity, body weight, menopause status, and not taking regular exercise using the Menopause Symptom Evaluation Scale. Results: Menopause status (p=0.002), not taking regular exercise (p
ISSN:1309-9833
1308-0865
DOI:10.31362/patd.994921