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Abstract

Background: A woman experiences a major transition  during menopause, which is frequently accompanied by a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Workplace productivity, healthcare expenses, and healthrelated quality of life (HRQoL) can all be impacted by these symptoms.
Objective: This study sought to determine the frequency of menopausal problems and how they affected postmenopausal women's quality of life.
Methodology: Using a convenient sampling technique, 100 postmenopausal women were chosen for a cross-sectional study at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute in Puducherry. Participants assessed the intensity of symptoms and their significance by completing the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaire and the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Using SPSS Version 18, the data were examined, and associations were evaluated using the Chi-Square test.
Results: The average menopause duration was 8.39 ± 6.0 years, and the individuals' mean age was 52.27 ± 6.03 years. The most common symptoms were hot flushes (66.3%), exhaustion (68.8%), and musculoskeletal discomfort (81.7%). 96% of individuals reported psychological symptoms, and 71% reported vasomotor symptoms. 56% had moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, and 68% reported physical restrictions, indicating a major impact on quality of life.
Conclusion: menopausal symptoms notably lower productivity at work and quality of life. Improved healthcare assistance, employment adjustments, and efficient symptom management are required to promote well-being and lessen financial effects.