IMPACT OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY ON THE CLINICAL COURSE OF MENOPAUSE: A CLINICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CORRELATION STUDY

Menopause is a critical physiological transition in women, often accompanied by diverse and sometimes severe symptoms. Recent studies highlight that vitamin D deficiency—commonly found in postmenopausal women—may aggravate both physical and psychological manifestations of menopause, including hot flashes, bone pain, mood disturbances, and fatigue. The relationship between hypovitaminosis D and menopause remains insufficiently explored in Central Asian populations.