Table 2 Frequency and severity of menopausal symptoms
Menopausal symptoms | Number (%) | Severe | Very severe |
|---|---|---|---|
Somatic | |||
Sleeping problems | 574 (78.7) | 93 | 1 |
Hot flushes, sweating | 508 (69.7) | 157 | 75 |
Joint and muscular discomfort | 500 (68.6) | 86 | 0 |
Heart discomfort | 360 (49.4) | 0 | 0 |
Psychological | |||
Physical and mental exhaustion | 536 (73.5) | 68 | 4 |
Depressive mood | 402 (55.2) | 109 | 12 |
Irritability | 339 (46.5) | 105 | 10 |
Anxiety | 334 (45.8) | 114 | 7 |
Urogenital | |||
Dryness of vagina | 449 (61.6) | 102 | 4 |
Bladder problems | 385 (52.8) | 38 | 2 |
Sexual problems | 343 (47.1) | 56 | 6 |