Menopause is a natural stage of aging: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Menopause is a biopsychosocial phenomenon encompassing the transition in woman’s life from being fertile to infertile. Although menopause may result extremely unpleasant physical symptoms there evidence of low rate reported menopausal amongst women Asian cultures. Women’s experiences, views, and responses which influences women’s daily well-being, vary between different societies This study aimed explore describe experiences among Sri Lanka. Methods A qualitative exploratory research was conducted postmenopausal 46–55 years age western province Individual interviews with purposive sample 20 were conducted, data analysis done using manifest latent content analysis. Results The results consist an overall theme, “Menopause natural stage aging” three categories “Entering new stage”, “Managing menopause” “Not end life” emerged 34 codes. theme highlights that changes experienced as change life, health problems are normal for this handled self-care practices. category stage” describes becoming aware its bodily changes. able find their own remedies ease by engaging religious activities focusing on interaction people. category, women's views themselves still valuable because part lives. Conclusion Women Lanka managed problem mainly they viewed aging risking unnecessary suffering failure detect preventable complications. Enabling support groups improving health-seeking behaviour encouraging them take screening cervical breast cancer would improve condition. Further information additional hormone therapy a, subsequent follow-up evaluation community nurses and/or midwives, facilitate Lankan menopause.