Association of menopausal symptoms with sociodemographic factors and personality traits.

Aim Of The Study: To investigate the association of personality traits with the severity of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in a predominantly Greek population.

Material And Methods: A questionnaire-based study of women from the Menopause Clinic of a University Hospital in Athens, Greece. Sociodemographic parameters were documented through a structured interview.

Psychosomatic and vasomotor symptom changes during transition to menopause.

Menopause is the condition in which the gradual decline in ovarian function finally leads to the permanent cessation of menstruation. Oestrogen deficiency may cause early symptoms during the menopausal transition and late symptoms after menopause. Menopause is a normal period of life.