Women's experience and management of cognition during menopause transition: a qualitative study.

IF 3.2 4区医学 Q1 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Climacteric Pub Date : 2025-07-28 DOI:10.1080/13697137.2025.2530449

Lexi He, Nicole G Jaff, Nora Bahhar, Danielle Proctor, Aimee Spector

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Abstract

Objective: Women experience menopause around the age of 45-55 years. Cognitive dysfunction is one of the most prevalent menopausal complaints. This focus group study aimed to explore cognitive experiences and management during the menopause transition.

Methods: Eighteen participants, including 15 women in menopause transition from multi-ethnic backgrounds and three healthcare professionals, were recruited to five focus groups conducted between June and August 2024.

Results: Thematic analysis yielded three overarching themes: cognitive changes relevant to the menopause transition; multidimensional impacts of cognitive changes; and holistic management of cognitive changes. From participants' narratives, 12 cognitive domains were affected in the menopause transition. These in turn had psychological, social and behavioral impact, resulting in the need to use various coping strategies.

Conclusion: The findings of this study identified cognitive challenges in the menopause transition. Women's current coping with cognitive dysfunction addressed the multidimensionality of menopausal management and highlighted unmet needs regarding cognitive health. The research identified cognitive challenges beyond memory and concentration in the menopause transition. Associations of menopause-related factors, culture and ethnicity with cognitive function warrant further investigation for potential intervention development.

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绝经过渡期妇女认知体验与管理：一项定性研究。

目的：女性在45-55岁左右经历更年期。认知功能障碍是最普遍的更年期症状之一。本焦点小组研究旨在探讨绝经过渡期的认知体验和管理。方法：在2025年6月至8月间进行的5个焦点小组中招募18名参与者，其中包括15名多民族绝经期妇女和3名医疗保健专业人员。结果：专题分析得出三个总体主题：与更年期过渡相关的认知变化；认知变化的多维影响；以及对认知变化的全面管理。从参与者的叙述来看，12个认知领域在更年期过渡期间受到影响。这些反过来又对心理、社会和行为产生影响，导致需要使用各种应对策略。结论：本研究的发现确定了更年期过渡中的认知挑战。妇女目前应对认知功能障碍解决了更年期管理的多维性，并强调了未满足的认知健康需求。该研究发现，在更年期过渡期间，除了记忆力和注意力之外，认知方面也存在挑战。绝经相关因素、文化和种族与认知功能的关联值得进一步研究，以确定潜在的干预措施发展。

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Climacteric 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

1.70

自引率

7.10%

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审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： Climacteric is the official journal of the International Menopause Society (IMS). As an international peer-reviewed journal it publishes original research and reviews of all aspects of aging in women. Climacteric was founded by the IMS in 1998 and today has become a leading journal in the publication of peer-reviewed papers on the menopause, climacteric and mid-life health. Topics covered include endocrine changes, symptoms attributed to the menopause and their treatment, hormone replacement and alternative therapies, lifestyles, and the counselling and education of peri- and postmenopausal women. Climacteric, published bimonthly, also features regular invited reviews, editorials and commentaries on recent developments. The editorial review board of Climacteric includes leading scientific and clinical experts in the field of midlife medicine and research and is headed by its Editor-in-Chief, Professor Rod Baber of Australia. He and his team of Associate Editors act independently to set a clear editorial policy, co-ordinate peer review, and ensure a rapid response to submitted papers.