A Study on the Knowledge and Awareness about Menopause among Middle Aged Women from Western Odisha

Menopause is a universal phenomenon, experienced by middle aged women which affect their quality of life. Due to hormonal imbalance women may experience psychological as well as physiological changes that affect their overall health status. Menopausal health got its importance in Indian scenario due to growing population of menopausal women. There is lack of knowledge and awareness regarding menopause and its problems among menopausal women. It needs to improve proper knowledge about menopause which may help them to cope with it in a better manner and there by leads to a good quality of life.