Title: Effect of Surgical Menopause on Psychological Implications Among Women –A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Introduction: The occurrence of surgical menopause has been increasing exponentially across the world due to inevitable reasons. Surgical menopause before attaining natural menopause can cause several systemic disturbances in their life. We have aimed to find out the psychological status of women who have undergone surgical menopause. Materials & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken in 60 women who have undergone hysterectomy aged between 25-55 years. All demographic variables of each participant were collected and the anxiety, depression scores were evaluated using a structured questionnaire. Results: 42(70%) of women were suffering from moderate anxiety and 18(30%) were having potentially concerning the level of anxiety. While considering depression, 36(60%) of women were suffering from moderate depression, 18(30%) borderline clinical depression, and 6(10%) were having mild mood disturbances. The mean and Standard Deviation of the level of anxiety among women with surgical menopause was 11.5±2.15 and depression was 12.13±2.3. Conclusion: The current study concludes that both before and after a hysterectomy, women who undergo surgical menopause confront a swing of medical, psychological, and emotional issues. Lack of accurate knowledge, lack of assistance and counseling, and anxieties and apprehensions based on incorrect information are all key contributors to these issues.