Background: Menopause is a significant physiological transition in a woman’s life, and it marks the end of the menstrual cycle, impacting the health and well-being of the women. In India, many women take medical advice and help only when symptoms become severe, suggesting that there is possible underreporting and a lack of awareness about menopausal symptoms. At present, there is limited literature available on menopausal symptom perception in developing countries. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to identify the age of onset of natural menopause and evaluate the associated menopausal symptoms and health problems in women attending the outpatient department of gynecology. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective observational study done on 200 menopausal women over a period of four months at PGIMS, Rohtak. Greene climacteric scale (GCS) is used as an assessment tool for women with natural menopause, which measures 21 symptoms including psychological, somatic, vasomotor, and sexual domains. Demographic and clinical data were collected. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and significance testing with P≤0.05. Results: The mean age at menopause was 46.6±3.05 years. Most women (88%) experienced menopause between 41 and 50 years. Psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, irritability, and physical symptoms like muscle/joint pains were common, with many reporting moderate to severe symptom levels. Vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes and sweating were also prevalent. Emotional and somatic difficulties caused significant distress. Conclusions: Menopausal symptoms significantly affect the women’s quality of life, suggesting the need for increased awareness and timely medical intervention among menopausal women.
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