To Determine the Clinico-Demographic Profile and Morbidity Pattern in Menopausal Women: Cross Sectional Study

Aim: To determine the clinico-demographic profile and morbidity pattern in menopausal women. Materials & Methods: It is a cross sectional study carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mahila chikitsalaya, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. over a period of one year.Patients will be examined for their symptoms and gynaecological examinations. On a decided proforma the age, socio economic demographic data, symptoms will be noted. General, systemic and obstetric examination findings will be noted. Results: About 50% of women have menstrual disturbances of varying degrees for about 6 months to 2 years in premenopausal period before attaining menopause. Conclusion: Health promotion must address obesity, hypertension and smoking to reduce the negative effects of menopause.