The impact of menopause on health-related quality of life: Results from the STRIDE longitudinal study

Abstract

Purpose: We examine the impact of menopausal status, beyond menopausal symptoms, on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: Seven hundred thirty-two women aged 40-65, regardless of health condition or menopausal status, were enrolled from single general internal medicine practice. Women completed annual questionnaires including HRQoL, and menopausal status and symptoms. Results: The physical health composite of the RAND-36 is lower in late peri (45.6, P