Prevalence, impact and management of postmenopausal symptoms among postmenopausal women in Rwanda.

Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the prevalence and management of postmenopausal symptoms among Rwandan women.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the four largest Rwandan referral hospitals from August 2017 to March 2018 among postmenopausal women. Data on postmenopausal symptoms were collected using the Modified Blatt-Kupperman Menopausal Index and score ranges of 0-6, 7-15, 16-30 and >30 were used to rate the degree of severity as none, mild, moderate, and severe, respectively.