Symptom experience during the late reproductive stage and the menopausal transition: observations from the Women Living Better survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the occurrence of a variety of symptoms, their frequency, bother, burden, and interference in the lives of women in the late reproductive stage (LRS) and compare their experiences to that of women in the menopausal transition (MT) stage.

Methods

Women ages 35 to 55 years responded to an 82-question online survey offered by Women Living Better. Participants reported current menstrual patterns, recent changes and symptom frequency, bother, and interference. Women's cycles were classified as LRS or MT using Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop +10 criteria.

Results

Of 2,406 respondents, 946 met criteria for LRS and 583 for MT. Participants included 30% from outside the United States, 31% from diverse racial/ethnic groups, a

SUBMITTER: Coslov N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8549458 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature