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Perceptions of Postmenopausal Symptoms and Treatment Options among Middle-Aged Korean Women

Authors
Kim, Min KyoungSeo, Seok KyoChae, Hee DongHwang, Kyung JooKim, TakYoon, Byung-KooLee, Byung Seok
Issue Date
5월-2017
Publisher
YONSEI UNIV COLL MEDICINE
Keywords
Postmenopause; hormone replacement therapy; middle aged
Citation
YONSEI MEDICAL JOURNAL, v.58, no.3, pp.533 - 539
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SCIE
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Journal Title
YONSEI MEDICAL JOURNAL
Volume
58
Number
3
Start Page
533
End Page
539
URI
https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/83610
DOI
10.3349/ymj.2017.58.3.533
ISSN
0513-5796
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate the perceptions of postmenopausal symptoms and treatment options among middle-aged Korean women. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 2330 Korean women. The women were administered a structured questionnaire to collect sociodemographic data and information regarding menopause and its treatment. Results: More than half (65%) of the participants perceived menopause as a disease, and 66.8% knew hormone therapy (HT) is available for menopausal symptom treatment. However, only 19.7% of participants visited clinics for HT. The most common reasons for having negative views about HT were its adverse reactions (47.3%) and concerns about developing cancer (41.1%). For symptom management, 36.5% of the participants tried lifestyle modification instead of HT. Conclusion: The majority of Korean women regarded menopause as a disease. They were aware of HT for menopausal symptom treatment, but the use of HT was relatively low. Education about the safety and positive effects of HT and the importance of professional healthcare should be provided.
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