Cognitive-behavioral intervention among women with slight menopausal symptoms: a pilot study.

Menopause is associated with a considerable variety of physical, psychological and social symptoms that can be treated using cognitive-behavioral techniques. In the present study, 21 women took part in an eight-week group intervention consisting of weekly two-hour sessions to address their slight symptoms related to the climacteric stage of life. The intervention included: psycho education on menopause, relaxation techniques, nutrition and fitness exercises, Kegel exercises, and problem-solving techniques.

[Cognitive-behavioral intervention in menopausal symptomatology: short-term effects].

For a high percentage of women, menopause is associated with an important variety of physical, psychological, and social symptoms, susceptible to treatment by means of cognitive-behavioral techniques. In the present work, 28 women followed a group intervention (eight weekly sessions, two hours each, including relaxation, cognitive techniques, exercise, and diet). Results show a significant reduction of most of the associated symptoms (physical and psychological), and an increase in quality of life in the treatment group, compared to baseline and to the control group.