Traditinional Practices of Menopausal Women for Menopause Symptoms

Abstract

Abstract:Menopause is about a pattern in ovarian activity, fertility rate, and a climacteric pattern with a range of four surfaces including hot flashes, problems, mood disturbance, sexual dysfunction. Many women seek traditional and complementary medicine for the management of these problems during this period. This research was conducted as a descriptive study in order to determine the health problems of menopausal women and the alternative and complementary treatment methods they use to cope with these health problems. The sample of the study consisted of 154 menopausal women between the ages of 40-60, who applied to the 4 Eylül Family Health Center affiliated to the Sivas Provincial Health Directorate between 30 March-20 June 2020 for any reason and accepted to participate in the research. The data of the study were collected through the Descriptive Questionnaire and the Menopause Symptoms Evaluation Scale. According to the Menopause Symptoms Rating Scale, it was determined that 83.1% of the women participating in the study had somatic, 87.7% urogenital, 98.1% psychological symptoms, and 98.7% of the women experienced symptoms related to the menopause period. It has been found that women apply herbal therapy, reflexology, worship, occupational therapy, thematic spa, cupping and leech as traditional practices for menopausal symptoms.In conclusion, In order to inform women about early menopause symptoms, it is absolutely necessary to question whether there is an early menopause in their first-degree relatives, to expand menopause clinics so that women can express themselves better, increase their quality of life and obtain information about the menopause process from the right sources, It should be ensured that they can spend this period more comfortably.