Qualidade de vida e sintomas da menopausa: avaliação por indicadores multidimensionais em diferentes fases do climatério

Abstract

The climacteric is the transitional period between the reproductive and non-reproductive phases of a woman's life. This physiological process generally occurs between the ages of 40 and 60 and is characterized by gradual hormonal changes that influence multiple dimensions of physical and psychological well-being. Despite numerous studies examining the association between the climacteric and menopause, the assessment of related symptoms remains frequently fragmented. Therefore, a multidimensional approach is necessary to better understand the true impact of this physiological process on women’s lives. Accordingly, the present study aimed to evaluate and compare multiple indicators of quality of life and climacteric symptoms among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. This is a cross-sectional observational study conducted with 63 women aged 40 to 65 years, classified as perimenopausal (n = 30) and postmenopausal (n = 33). Participants completed the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), the Kupperman Index, and the Cervantes Scale, in addition to a seven-day Sleep Diary. Data were initially subjected to descriptive analysis and are presented as mean and standard deviation. The Mann–Whitney U test was used for comparisons between independent groups. It was concluded that perimenopausal and postmenopausal women did not present statistically significant differences across multiple indicators of climacteric symptoms, quality of life, and sleep parameters, suggesting that menopausal stage alone may not explain variations in these outcomes.