Table 3 Descriptive statistics of menopausal rating scale (MRS) among studied sample (n = 168)
From: Vitamin D levels and menopause-related symptoms in postmenopausal women
Symptom | Sufficient vit. D | Insufficient vit. D | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Hot flushes and sweating | 1.49 ± 1.23 | 1.58 ± 1.21 | 0.626 |
Palpitations/chest tightness | 1.59 ± 1.40 | 1.58 ± 1.17 | 0.968 |
Sleep disorders | 1.78 ± 1.35 | 1.94 ± 1.13 | 0.383 |
Feeling depressed or down | 2.06 ± 0.99 | 2.05 ± 1.02 | 0.912 |
Feeling nervous or irritable | 2.17 ± 1.14 | 2.01 ± 1.12 | 0.379 |
Feeling anxious | 1.8 ± 1.36 | 1.39 ± 1.22 | 0.039 |
Physical and mental exhaustion | 1.86 ± 1.2 | 1.74 ± 1.19 | 0.503 |
Change in sexual desire | 0.98 ± 1.15 | 1.2 ± 1.34 | 0.237 |
Dysuria/polyuria/incontinence | 1.31 ± 1.05 | 1.11 ± 1.23 | 0.263 |
Dryness of vagina | 0.8 ± 0.92 | 0.97 ± 1.19 | 0.317 |
Joint and muscular discomfort | 2.16 ± 1.01 | 2.1 ± 1.1 | 0.712 |