An Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Soya milk upon Menopausal symptoms among Menopausal women admitted in selected hospital, Lucknow

Life satisfaction usually termed as “happiness’’ is the prime factor which contributes to happiness in life and is called “good health’’. Women play a vital role in contributing and preparing responsible citizens for the nation. The health of the women is an important component not only during reproductive years but also throughout the course of her life. Due to hormonal changes women notice hot flush, night sweat, insomnia, vasomotor changes. They may vary in intensity from a barely perceptible warm feeling to sensation of extreme warmth accompanied by profuse sweating, causing discomfort, sleep disturbance and subsequent fatigue. The entire Genito urinary system is affected by the reduced oestrogen level. Changes in the vulvo vaginal area may include a gradual thinning of pubic hair and a gradual shrinkage of the labia. Vaginal secretions decrease and women may report dyspareunia. The medical treatment for menopausal symptoms is hormonal replacement therapy. It improving the quality of life of menopausal women by reducing menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis, but there is chance to increase the risk of developing certain malignancies in particularly breast and gynaecological cancers. Objective-The main objective of the present study is to assess the Effectiveness of Soya milk upon Menopausal symptoms among Menopausal women. Methodology-The research approach is quantitative approach and the design selected for the study is quasi-experimental design. Sampling technique is simple random sampling technique. Samples consists of 60 Menopausal women, who was admitted in selected hospital and those postnatal mothers who satisfies the inclusion criteria are considered as samples. Content validity is done with the help of experts. Split-Half method is used to check the reliability.