Evaluation of Menopause Women Awareness about Postmenopausal Changes: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background and objectives: Menopause is one of the most critical stages of life among women. This research aim was to assess the level of awareness among menopausal women regarding postmenopausal changes, with a focus on understanding their knowledge of symptoms, health implications, and problems. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 100 women menopausal women aged 50–65 years from diverse sociodemographic backgrounds. Participants were recruited from Baghdad hospitals using face to face technique to collect data. A menopause rating scale was utilized to collect data on participants’ awareness of postmenopausal changes. Results: Preliminary analysis of the data indicates more than half of participants were aware of postmenopausal changes, with Hot flushes, Sweating, Heart discomfort (Heart skipping, heart racing, tightness), Sleeping problems, Joint and muscular discomfort pain in the joints, rheumatoid complaints being the most commonly recognized. However, there were variations in awareness levels across different aspects of postmenopausal health. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance awareness targeting postmenopausal changes of women. While a substantial proportion of participants exhibited awareness of postmenopausal changes. The findings underscore the need for personalized and comprehensive education programs to empower menopausal women in managing their health effectively.