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Features of Menopause and Menopausal Age among Saudi Women

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Background: Menopause is the estimated end of reproductive life. Having a positive attitude towards it has been shown to outcome in a positive experience, whereas a negative attitude is connected with negative experiences and symptoms. Conventionally, women regularly abstain from sex after menopause. Purpose: The study aimed to determine the level of awareness and perceptions about the menopause and sex in perimenopausal women attending a general outpatient clinic. Methods: Women over 40 years were enlisted from the Family Medicine Department of King Abdulaziz Hospital, excluding those who were menopausal. Data analyses were done with chi-square test (P<0.05). The study was done according to the ethical board of Umm Al Qura university. Results: Most (151; 85.8%) of the 176 surveyed participants were aware of the menopause. Only 36.1% anticipated associated symptoms. About half (55.68%) were indifferent to menopause onset, while 23.3% had a positive attitude and 21.11% had a negative attitude, respectively. Younger women were less likely to have a positive attitude to the menopause (P=0.04). There were negative cultural beliefs towards sex. Sexual activity was low and declined with age (P<0.001). Many women would like treatment to improve their sexual activity. Conclusion: Most participants had a favourable disposition towards the menopause, though sexual relationships suffer. Counselling and treatment should be offered.  

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10.12816/0042570

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Menopause, Sexual Relationships, counselling, Treatment

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Amor Abdullah

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Al Mehdar

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GP Ministry of Health

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Hariri,Mohammad

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Zaki O

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PHC, Makkah

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Fay Ali F

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Alotaibi

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King Abdulaziz University

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Turki Ali Abdullah

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AL Alyani

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Abha Psychiatric Hospital

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Naseem Ahmad M

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Matary

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King Khalid University (KKU)

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Mohammed Atiah Ahmed

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Bakri

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Abu - Arish Al-Janoubi Primary Health Care

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Jaman Hassan

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AlQahtani

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King Dahad Armed Forces Hospital

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Sultan Essa

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Alsalami

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Maternity & Children's Hospital in Jeddah

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Alharbi, Abrar

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Ahmed A

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Western Al-Azizia Primary Health Care Center

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Hussam Muidh

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Althagafi

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King Abdulaziz University

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Samirah Nasser A

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Majrshi

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Primary Health Care in Al-Jumum- Makkah

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Laila Mossa

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Mahdi

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Aseer Central Hospital

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Faisal Saleh

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Alghamdi

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King Abdulaziz University

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Munirah Abdulrahman H

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Sattam

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King Abdulaziz University

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69

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7

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2208

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2017-10-01

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2018-09-02

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2017-10-01

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2,809

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2,813

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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EJHM_Volume 69_Issue 7_Pages 2809-2813.pdf

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Features of Menopause and Menopausal Age among Saudi Women

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22 Jan 2023