Experience of Menopausal problems in North Karnataka: A mixed research (original) (raw)

This study investigates the experiences of menopausal problems among middle-aged women in North Karnataka using a mixed-methods approach. It combines a quantitative survey of 9512 women to assess prevalence and levels of menopausal issues with qualitative interviews of 12 women to explore their personal experiences. Results reveal significant variations in urogenital, somatic, and psychological symptoms based on factors such as occupation and surgical history, highlighting the complex interplay between physiological changes and socio-demographic variables.