Table 5 Multivariate analysis of predictors of referral to a gynaecologist for evaluation of severe menopausal symptoms
Variable | Univariate OR (95% CI) | p-value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | 0.89 (0.86, 0.93) | < 0.001 | 1.01 (0.94, 1.07) | 0.859 |
General health | ||||
Good | 1 | Â | 1 | Â |
Poor | 10.16 (5.93, 17.43) | < 0.001 | 5.29 (2.59, 10.78) | < 0.001 |
Chronic disease | ||||
No | 1 | Â | 1 | Â |
Yes | 1.86 (1.07, 3.23) | 0.028 | 1.54 (0.78, 3.04) | 0.21 |
Regular menstrual cycles | ||||
Yes | 1 | Â | 1 | Â |
No | 6.63 (2.83, 15.48) | < 0.001 | 0.53 (0.19, 1.46) | 0.217 |
Dysmenorrhea | ||||
No | 1 | Â | 1 | Â |
Yes | 2.04 (1.05, 3.96) | 0.035 | 0.97 (0.44, 2.15) | 0.939 |
Abortions | ||||
None | 1 | Â | 1 | Â |
One or more | 1.25 (0.74, 2.10) | 0.402 | 0.90 (0.49, 1.64) | 0.736 |
Menopausal symptoms | ||||
Somatic symptoms | 0.64 (0.57, 0.71) | < 0.001 | 0.72 (0.63, 0.82) | < 0.001 |
Psychological symptoms | 0.67 (0.60, 0.76) | < 0.001 | 0.86 (0.74, 0.99) | 0.046 |
Urogenital symptoms | 0.81 (0.73, 0.89) | < 0.001 | 1.29 (1.11, 1.53) | 0.001 |