Conclusion:

Though menopause is normal physiologic process, it will lead to many

complications for women in aging if we are unaware of it. So as a midwife we
should know about what are the changes occurs in the body due to menopause,
measures to treat signs and symptoms and prevention of complications, which
makes the women to lead a healthy life.

Review of literature
Work. 2022; 72(2): 483–496.

Published online 2022 Jun 21. Pre-published online 2022 May

7. doi: 10.3233/WOR-205214

Menopause and work: A narrative literature review about menopause, work and
health

Petra Verdonk,Elena Bendien and Yolande Appelman

Abstract

Research on menopause, work and health is scarce. Results are grouped

thematically as follows: Menopause and (1) a lack of recognizing; (2) sickness
absence and costs;

(3) work ability; (4) job characteristics; (5) psychosocial and cultural factors;
(6) health;

(7) mental health, and (8) coping and interventions. Work ability of women with
severe menopausal complaints may be negatively affected.

SUMMARY

Till now we discussed about definition of menopause, causes, changes, signs

and symptoms, diagnostic evaluation, treatment, life style changes,
complimentary therapies, surgical menopause, prevention, guidance and
counselling for menopausal women and role of midwife in care of menopausal
women.

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