Are there differences in symptoms experienced by midlife climacteric women with and without metabolic syndrome? A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Midlife climacteric women with metabolic syndrome are at high risk for experiencing a complex array of symptoms. The aim of this scoping review was to identify the prevalence, types, and clustering of symptoms in midlife climacteric women with metabolic syndrome and to compare them to symptoms of midlife climacteric women without metabolic syndrome.

Methods

A three-step search method was used according to Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Eligibility criteria of participants, concept, context, and types of evidence were selected in alignment with the review questions. Seven databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ProQuest Dissertation & Theses, OpenGrey) were searched using search terms with no language or date restrictions. Title and abs

SUBMITTER: Min SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8918770 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature