The impact of Femi Therapy on body weight, symptom occurrence in perimenopausal women, and long-term changes in dietary habits and lifestyle

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of Femi Therapy, an important element of which is sulphur water crenotherapy, on body weight, the alleviation of menopausal symptoms, and the regulation of hormone levels in perimenopausal women, as well as to define new directions for treatment and development in Busko-Zdrój. Materials and Methods: The research was carried out as part of project no. RPSW.01.02.00-26-0020/21 titled: «Use of crenotherapy with therapeutic sulphide water in alleviating menopausal symptoms», implemented under the Regional Operational Programme of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship for 2014-2020 and co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund. A comparative study was conducted on a group of 100 menopausal women aged 45-60. Study group, which underwent crenotherapy, consisted of 70 women, while the control group, which did not drink sulphide water, included 30 women. Additionally,Femi Therapy included diet and physical activity. The main research tool was a diary in which participants noted their symptoms, physical activity, and the products and drinks they consumed. Results: Statistically significant differences were found between the study group and the control group with normal body mass when comparing differences in body mass, body fat mass, and waist and hip circumference. Statistically significant differences were also observed between the overweight groups when comparing the percentage of body fat after the therapy. Conclusions: The results of the analyses are promising and show that Femi Therapy can help improve body mass and composition, as well as lifestyle. However, further studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness of Femi Therapy.