Mental health status of menopausal women attending gynecology outpatient clinic in Al-Zahraa Teaching Hospital

Abstract

Preface: Menopause is a crucial and universal developmental stage in a woman's life. Women experience psychological, physical and social changes throughout menopause. The aim of the study is to determine the psychological state of menopausal women. Methodology: A Hospital -based cross -sectional study targeted a selection of women in the 50-70 age group, referred to for a gynecological outpatient clinic. All were examined for psychiatric illness using General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). Results: Most of the women were married (84%), Psychiatric disturbance reported in (85%) of interviewed women based on SRQ scale, and only small percentage (4%) treated with hormonal replacement therapy. Conclusion: Alteration to menopause and its hormonal changes background are powerfully connected with new onset of psychological disorders among women with a new beginning of psychological problems.