Marital Status and number of Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Married women have a better general health status than single women. According to research, unmarried women not only experience menopause at an earlier age, the experience more severe symptoms in menopause compared to married ones.
LIFESTYLE
Sociocultural factors can affect a women’s lifestyle and nutrition.
FOOD
Decreased incidence of menopausal complications in Japan due to an increased consumption of soy and phytoestrogens
EXERCISE
Less prevalence of menopausal depression among athlete women
BMI
Delay in menopause for women with high BMI due to the likely production of endogenous estradiol and estrogen
SOCIAL SUPPORT
According to studies, emotional support from husbands can reduce depression and anxiety and improve social relationships in menopause.
EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC SITUATION
Improving the financial position of a women improves the quality of life in menopause due to increased access to health care and services, as well as receiving counselling to manage menopausal symptoms.
CULTURAL FACTORS
Religion has a positive impact on menopause as several studies examined the role or prayers for the acceptance of life crisis.
INFOGRAPHICS
