Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Denakpo J
Centre Hospitalier Mere Enfant Lagune,
Cotonou
Benin
Research Article
Profile, Morbidities and Symptoms Management of Menopausal Women, in Cotonou
Author(s): Denakpo J, Kerekou A, Aguemon B, Hounton S, Teguete I, Amoussou M, Hounwedo S, Marret H, Perrin RX and Alihonou EDenakpo J, Kerekou A, Aguemon B, Hounton S, Teguete I, Amoussou M, Hounwedo S, Marret H, Perrin RX and Alihonou E
Objective: In Benin, as life expectancy continues to increase, the number of postmenopausal women increases. Menopause is a physiological phenomenon that can be quiet for some+, tumultuous in others. Few studies are devoted to menopause in Africa and Benin in particular. The objective of this study was to describe the profile, clinical symptoms of menopausal women as well as management of postmenopausal symptoms in Cotonou, Benin.
Materials and method: This is an analytical cross-sectional study in Cotonou, the capital city of Benin Republic during the month of August 2014. 2021 women were included in the study out of a female population of 11,669 people aged 40 and older.
Results: 52.7% of the participating women 40 or older were postmenopausal. The mean age at menopause in the sample was 47.5 years, and the largest a.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000355