Table 1 Menopausal symptoms ever encountered by Gynaecologists in Nigeria (N = 126)
Symptoms | Number of respondents | % respondents |
|---|---|---|
Hot flushes | 112 | 88.9 |
Insomnia | 95 | 75.4 |
Depression | 73 | 58 |
Irritability | 71 | 56.3 |
Night sweat | 70 | 55.6 |
Muscle/joint pain | 69 | 54.8 |
Vaginal dryness | 60 | 47.6 |
Easy fatigability | 54 | 42.9 |
Reduced libido | 51 | 40.5 |
Crawling sensation | 48 | 38.1 |
Hypertension | 33 | 26.2 |
Urinary symptoms | 21 | 16.7 |
Fracture | 2 | 1.6 |