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J Clin Diagn Res
2013 Dec 01;712:2885-8. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2013/7580.3784.
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Risk assessment for psychological disorders in postmenopausal women.
Tamaria A
,
Bharti R
,
Sharma M
,
Dewan R
,
Kapoor G
,
Aggarwal A
,
Batra A
,
Batra A
.
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INTRODUCTION: Psychological symptoms are common & bothersome in post menopausal women. Hence, screening these women for risk factors for psychological disorders is an important measure to improve their health.
OBJECTIVE: To study the risk assessment for psychological disorders in postmenopausal women Material & Methods: This was a prospective and observational study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a North Indian tertiary care hospital. It included a cross-section of 200 postmenopausal women attending gynecology OPD and menopausal clinic.
RESULT: Psychological symptoms were present in 32% postmenopausal women while sleep disturbance and decreased concentration were reported by nearly 34%. Irritability, nervousness and depression were the presenting complaints in 31.5%, 28.5% and 23.5% women respectively. Mild depression was present in 41.5%, whereas 3% women suffered from clinical (moderate to severe) depression. Depression was significantly associated with vasomotor symptoms (p=0.000), past history of depression (p=0.048) and psychosocial stressors (p=0.000).
CONCLUSION: Women during postmenopausal years are at increased risk of psychological disorders; hence assessment of mental health and address of related issues should be an integral part of comprehensive evaluation of these women.
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