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Relationship between menopausal status and suicidal behavior among the Korean population
1College of Medicine, Gachon University, Republic of Korea.
Maturitas
|February 22, 2025
Summary
Menopausal status and younger age at menopause are linked to increased risks of suicidal ideation and planning in Korean women. Premature ovarian insufficiency and normal menopause also elevate suicide attempt risks.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Mental Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Menopause is a significant life transition for women.
- Understanding the link between menopausal status and mental health is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between menopausal status, age at menopause, and suicidal behavior in the Korean population.
- To analyze suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts in relation to menopause.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 28,682 Korean women using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010-2022).
- Data collected via self-reported questionnaires on menopausal status and suicidal behavior.
- Logistic regression analysis to assess the impact of premature ovarian insufficiency, early menopause, and normal menopause on suicidal behavior, stratified by depression.
Main Results:
- Increased risk of suicidal ideation in premature ovarian insufficiency (OR 1.53), early menopause (OR 1.57), and normal menopause (OR 1.17) compared to premenopausal status.
- Elevated risk of suicidal planning in all menopausal groups.
- Higher risk of suicide attempts in premature ovarian insufficiency (OR 2.01) and normal menopause (OR 1.97).
- Suicidal ideation prevalence decreased with increasing age at menopause.
Conclusions:
- Premature ovarian insufficiency, early menopause, and normal menopause are associated with higher risks of suicidal ideation and planning.
- Premature ovarian insufficiency and normal menopause correlate with increased suicide attempt risk.
- Younger age at menopause is linked to greater risks of suicidal ideation and planning.
- Further longitudinal studies are recommended to confirm these associations.
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