Exploring Non-Hormonal Strategies for Improving Hemoglobin Levels in Women During the Perimenopausal Transition

This research aims to investigate the efficacy of non-hormonal interventions in ameliorating hemoglobin levels among perimenopausal women.Specifically, the study examines the impact of incorporating soya supplementation alongside structured health education on hemoglobin levels among perimenopausal women exhibiting altered Hb levels.Conducted in a rural locale in southern India, this single-blinded quasi-experimental study enrolled 54 perimenopausal women aged between 40 and 55 years.The participants were divided into two groups: Group A received structured health education alone, while Group B received both structured health education and a dietary intervention comprising 50 grams of soya meal curry every other day for three days a week over 16 weeks.The primary outcome measure assessed was blood hemoglobin levels.Analysis of inter-group hemoglobin values at various intervals elucidated the comparative efficacy of interventions.Group B, which received both education and the dietary intervention, exhibited significantly superior improvements in hemoglobin levels compared to Group A. Within each group, significant enhancements were noted in various biomarkers, particularly in Group B, indicating the effectiveness of the combined intervention.Although the improvements in Group B were most pronounced initially, a sustained, overall highly significant improvement was observed throughout the study period.The findings underscore the potential of non-hormonal interventions, specifically incorporating soya meals alongside structured health education, as a viable approach to enhancing hemoglobin levels among perimenopausal women.This suggests a promising avenue for addressing altered Hb levels in this demographic.