Menopausal symptoms in the Southwest United States: A cross-sectional survey of women from areas with different socioeconomic resources.

Objective: Menopausal symptoms may differ by geography and ethnicity, but the impact of socioeconomic factors is less clear. The purpose of this study was to compare menopausal symptoms in women from areas of Arizona with different socioeconomic resources.

Study Design: Women aged 40-65 years in two cohorts were surveyed: (1) Phoenix women attending either a clinic for patients who are uninsured or a clinic for people experiencing homelessness; and (2) Scottsdale women living in zip codes with higher average income and neighborhood advantage (surveyed by mail).

Menopausal Symptoms in Underserved and Homeless Women Living in Extreme Temperatures in the Southwest.

Little is known about menopausal symptoms in underserved women. To better understand self-reported menopausal symptoms in underserved and homeless women living in extreme heat during different seasons. A cross-sectional study, including the Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS), climate-related questions, and demographics was administered June to August of 2017 and December to February 2018 to women 40-65 years of age.