Factors Influencing the Age of Menopause Among Pakistani Women

  • Mehreen Yousaf Rana Assistant professor Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ziauddin University Karachi
  • Ome Kulsoom Senior Registrar, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ziauddin University Karachi
  • Habiba Sharaf Ali Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ziauddin University Karachi
  • Shahina Istiaq Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ziauddin University Karachi
  • Shaiza Sultana Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ziauddin University Karachi
  • Rubina Hussain Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ziauddin University Karachi
Keywords: Age of menopause, Risk factors

Abstract

Background: There are several factors influencing the age of menopause. The current study aimed to determine the age of natural menopause among Pakistani women and factors affecting it.

Methodology: This prospective study was carried out in the department of obstetrics and gynecology of Ziauddin University from January 2020 to June 2020. The women of age 35 through 65 years, who have gone through menopause either surgical or natural, were included in the study. The occurrence of menopause (natural or surgical) was also noted. The last period date of perimenopausal women was recorded. To calculated the Body mass index (BMI), height and weight were noted. The women were also inquired about dietary and social habits such as smoking. Data were collected by principal investigator (PI) through interviewing women which accompanied patient in the outpatient department of gynecology. SPSS version 21 was used for data analysis.

Results: A total of 362 women having menopause were interviewed. Out of which 88.46% had natural menopause while 13.3% had surgical menopause. Significant differences were noted in ages at menopause between Natural and Surgical menopause respondents. The mean age of menopause both natural and surgical found in our study was 44.6 (Min25, Max59). There were positive correlations between age of natural menopause and BMI, Education status, and diet. No statistical relationship was found between smoking, abortion and menopausal age.

Conclusion: BMI, Education status and poor diet were observed to the factors influencing the menopausal age. A lower age of natural menopause among our women compared to other Asian population with poor socioeconomic condition and low BMI with early menopause.

Published
2021-10-12
Section
Original Articles