Table 4 Comparison of MRS scores and severe menopausal symptoms according to the menopausal status
Variable | Premenopause N = 267 | Perimenopause N = 215 | Postmenopause N = 247 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total MRS score (Mean & SD) | 5.3 (3.79) | 12.28 (3.36) | 16.24 (4.81) | < 0.001* |
Somatic symptoms (Mean & SD) | 2.17 (2.06) | 5.27 (1.96) | 7.17 (2.34) | < 0.001* |
Psychological symptoms (Mean & SD) | 1.82 (1.31) | 3.61 (1.60) | 4.36 (2.12) | < 0.001* |
Urogenital symptoms (Mean & SD) | 1.30 (1.51) | 3.39 (1.70) | 4.72 (2.11) | < 0.001 |
Severe symptoms (Number and percentage) | 8 (2.9) | 41 (19.1) | 154 (62.3) | < 0.001 α |