Symptoms of Early Onset of Menopause in Women, a Cross-Sectional Study in District Shaheed Benazirabad

Background: Early menopause is a significant public health concern as the reproductive health of women gets affected and predisposed to early risk, psychological, sexual, and other disorders, poor bone health, and chronic diseases. Objective: This study aimed to assess symptoms of early menopause in females presenting to the outpatient clinics of the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of Peoples Medical College Hospital in District Shaheed Benazirabad. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on women with a history of early menopause. The study was conducted in outpatient clinics of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department of Peoples Medical College Hospital from August 2022 to October 2022. 180 women aged between 40 and 50 years were included with a history of early onset of menopause before the age of 40. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 27. Results: The mean age was found to be 38.5 ± 0.5 Years for early menopause. Females were observed to be housewives at 77.8%. Family history was present in 26% of women, of whom 35% constituted mothers. The frequency of symptoms was headache 152(84.4%), followed by hot flashes 145(80.6%), night sweats 142(78.9%), mood changes and sleeping problems 135(75.0%), joint pain 133(73.9%), while osteoporosis 128(71.1%), joint stiffness 125(69.4%), vaginal dryness 54 (30.0%) and UTI 40 (22.2%). Conclusion: The most common symptoms studied in this study included headaches, joint pain, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, and anxiety. Many approaches have been promoted as aids in managing early menopause. Some complementary and alternative recommendations are impactful education and increased awareness that can help preserve the quality of life of women.