BACKGROUND Since time of menopause is influenced by a variety of racial, environmental, and physiological factors, determining age at natural menopause and its main indicators seems to be necessary. The present study attempted to determine average age at menopause and its main predictors among Iranian women. MATERIALS AND METHODS This descriptive-analytic study was carried out on 400 postmeno...

Objective: The present study was done to assess the effects of training on knowledge and attitude level promotion of post menopause women about menopause. Methods & Material: The research communication included 100 menopausal women aged 45-60 years, who were selected in a stratified manner (according to the economic status: poor, average, and good). The tool used was an examiners-made questionn...

CONTEXT Menopause is described as a period of psychological difficulties that changes the lifestyle of women in multiple ways. Menopausal women require more information about their physical and psychosocial needs. Empowerment during the menopause can contribute to improving the perception of this stage and the importance of self-care. It is essential to increase women's awareness and adaptation...

This article investigated different dimensions of breast cancer and its associated factors. It revealed that breast cancer was and continues to be among the most prevalent and growing malignant diseases among Iranian women in the past four decades. In this article, required information was collected through literature review and keyword (cancer, breast cancer, cell, gene, life quality, women, p...

Background: Menopause is a step of a woman’s life when hormonal changes cause menstruation to stop permanently. Menopausal symptoms can affect women's health and differ between different races and societies. Objective: The aim of this study was to survey the symptoms associated with menopause among Iranian women living in Tehran, Iran. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional study which ...

Menopause is a biopsychosocial phenomenon that encompasses woman's life transition from fertile to infertile. Although menopause can cause extremely unpleasant physical symptoms, there evidence women in Asian cultures have low rate of reported menopausal symptoms. Women's experiences, perspectives, and responses menopause, which affects women's daily lives well-being, may differ across societie...