MD NewslineQuality of Life and Osteoporosis Risk in Menopausal Women in India

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A cross-sectional study published in Frontiers in Public Health examined the quality of life, its determinants, and osteoporosis risk in postmenopausal women in Kerala, India. The research, which included 379 women with an average age of 60, provides insights into the physical, vasomotor, and psychosocial factors affecting this population’s well-being.

Key Points:

• The mean age at menopause was 50.58 years, with an average BMI of 24.56 kg/m2.
• 15.3% of participants were obese, and 12.9% had a history of bone fractures.
• The Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Intervention (MENQOL) scale revealed that the psychosocial domain had the most significant impact on quality of life.
• Logistic regression analysis identified occupation as significantly associated with vasomotor symptoms.
• Factors influencing the physical domain included marital status, housing situation, and concern about falling.
• In the psychosocial domain, age at menopause, health insurance status, fracture history, and fall concern were significant factors.
• 53% of participants had a moderate risk of osteoporosis, 10.6% were at high risk, and 36.4% at moderate risk.

HCN Medical Memo
This study highlights the multifaceted nature of postmenopausal health, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care that addresses physical, vasomotor, and psychosocial aspects. Clinicians should consider these various factors when developing treatment plans for postmenopausal women.

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