Perceptions of Postmenopausal Symptoms and Treatment Options among Middle-Aged Korean Women

김민경; 이병석; 서석교; 채희동; 황경주; 김탁; 윤병구

Perceptions of Postmenopausal Symptoms and Treatment Options among Middle-Aged Korean Women

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Type: Academic journal

Author: 김민경 이병석 서석교 채희동 황경주 김탁 윤병구

Journal: Yonsei University College of Medicine Yonsei Medical Journal Yonsei Medical Journal 제58권 제3호 KCI Accredited Journals

Published: 2017.1

Pages: 533 - 539 (7page)

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Perceptions of Postmenopausal Symptoms and Treatment Options among Middle-Aged Korean Women

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Purpose: To investigate the perceptions of postmenopausal symptoms and treatment options among middle-aged Korean women. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 2330 Korean women. The women were administered a structured questionnaire to collect sociodemographic data and information regarding menopause and its treatment. Results: More than half (65%) of the participants perceived menopause as a disease, and 66.8% knew hormone therapy (HT) is availablefor menopausal symptom treatment. However, only 19.7% of participants visited clinics for HT. The most common reasons for having negative views about HT were its adverse reactions (47.3%) and concerns about developing cancer (41.1%). For symptom management, 36.5% of the participants tried lifestyle modification instead of HT. Conclusion: The majority of Korean women regarded menopause as a disease. They were aware of HT for menopausal symptom treatment, but the use of HT was relatively low. Education about the safety and positive effects of HT and the importance of professionalhealthcare should be provided.

#Postmenopause #hormone replacement therapy #middle aged

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