Women During Menopausal Transition: Psychological, Somati-Vegetative Symptoms

Abstract

Purpose: The menopausal transition is a critical phase for psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. Women will experience various kinds of complaints, both physical and psychological, due to a significant decrease in hormone levels. The consequences of this situation can result in a decrease in a woman's quality of life when she enters the menopause phase. This study, with its unique approach of using sensitive measuring instruments to detect menopausal symptoms in women in the menopausal transition phase, aims to collect data on women's health during this period. This sets it apart from previous studies conducted in Indonesia. Method: This research is quantitative research using cross-sectional observational methods. The total number of respondents was 102 women aged 40 to 55, not undergoing hormonal therapy, not having abnormalities or disorders of the uterus, not having had previous uterine surgery (hysterectomy), and not experiencing chronic/chronic menstrual cycle disorders. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. The research instrument was the Indonesian version of The Menopause Rating Scale, a widely recognized tool for measuring menopausal symptoms which the inventor knew of this measuring instrument. Result: Data collection for this research is expected to be completed by specific date. Conclusion: Researchers are optimistic about the potential impact of this study. By collecting data that adequately represents the condition of women in the menopausal transition phase, we can determine appropriate health promotion efforts. This will empower women to recognize and address their complaints during the menopausal transition, leading to improved health and quality of life.