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Table 2 Changes from baseline to the 6-year follow-up (n = 71)

From: Prognostic factors for future mental, physical and urogenital health and work ability in women, 45–55 years: a six-year prospective longitudinal cohort study

Family status

 Children at home

−59%

  

 Being in worka

−3%

  

Menopausal Symptomsb

 Somatic

−0.23

(2.5)

 

 Urogenital

−0.52

(2.5)

 

 Psychological

+ 0.52

(3.0)

 

 Total MRS

−3.5

(5.6)

 

Depressive Symptomsc,d

+ 0.38

(4.3)

 
  1. aWork more than 1 h a w = work more than one hour per week
  2. bMenopause Rating Scale (MRS) subscale: Somatic symptoms - hot flushes, heart discomfort, sleeping problems and muscle and joint problems, Psychological symptoms - depressive mood, irritability, anxiety and physical and mental exhaustion, Urogenital symptoms - sexual problems, bladder problems and vaginal dryness, Total score - all subscales added. Higher score indicates more severe symptoms. Values are mean change (standard deviation)
  3. cMontgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) scoring. Higher score indicates more severe symptoms
  4. dInformation is missing in 5 women (66/71)
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BMC Women's Health

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