Body Composition by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Post Menopausal Women: A Cross Sectional Study

Background: Various changes in body composition and body fat distribution significantly notable during menopause transition. Recently changes in body composition in post-menopausal women has gained importance in the research field. Objectives: The aim was to determine the body composition in post-menopausal women. Materials and Methods: Fifty postmenopausal women of age 45 to 60 years and fifty premenopausal women of age 35 to 45 years were selected for the study. Body composition parameters recorded by using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Results: In postmenopausal women, body mass index was significantly higher than premenopausal women (p=0.013). Body fat percentage was significantly higher in postmenopausal women (p=0.043). In postmenopausal women, lean body mass percentage was significantly lower than premenopausal women (p=0.043). Conclusion: The findings of our study suggest that change in body composition is due to menopausalstatus, age, health and life style factors.