When the comparisons were made between the PMT and postmenopausal without hormone replacement therapy groups, we found differences
2002
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- Existing data on women’s health status at mid-life were derived mainly from clinical-based to investigate the general physical and psychological conditions in middle-aged women; to evaluate whether the prevalence of symptoms varies by menopausal status as well as by use of hormone replacement therapy
- There were some differences of demographics at baseline between the groups of PM, postmenopausal without hormone replacement therapy and PMT
- When the comparisons were made between the PMT and PMO groups, we found differences
- Women in PMT group often had a higher level of education, more full-time but less heavy work, a higher rate of consuming alcohol but a lower rate of cigarette consumption than those in the PMO group
- More than 50% of the women had a feeling of fatigue and depression, irrespective of hormonal status
- A total of 151 women were missed from the PMO group as they did not give answers to the question concerning menopausal status
- HRT users had more complaints of various symptoms than pre- and post-menopausal women
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