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Ophthalmic complaints as a climacteric symptom
M Metka1, H Enzelsberger, W Knogler
11st Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University of Vienna Medical School, Austria.
Maturitas
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Menopausal syndrome can cause various eye complaints. Hormone replacement therapy may offer relief for these symptoms, impacting women
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Menopausal syndrome presents with diverse emotional and physical symptoms.
- Ophthalmic complaints are explored as indicators of the early menopausal period.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the incidence and severity of eye complaints during menopause.
- To evaluate therapeutic responses to hormone replacement therapy for menopausal eye issues.
Main Methods:
- Epidemiological analysis of 1287 women attending a climacteric and osteoporosis clinic (1988-1989).
- Focus on 430 patients with eye complaints, with 98 undergoing ophthalmological investigation.
Main Results:
- Incidence and severity of menopausal eye complaints were analyzed.
- Therapeutic responses to hormone replacement therapy were assessed.
Conclusions:
- Ophthalmic symptoms are a notable aspect of the menopausal syndrome.
- Hormone replacement therapy's efficacy for menopausal eye complaints warrants further investigation.