Impact of genitourinary syndrome on the quality of life of the menopausal population of Amuay

Abstract

Genitourinary syndrome, defines the collection of signs and symptoms arising from the decrease of estrogenic stimulation of the vulvovaginal and lower urinary tract. Objective: To evaluate the impact of genitourinary syndrome on the quality of life of the menopausal population of Amuay, Los Taques municipality, Falcón state, September 2023 - March 2024. Methodology: correlational, prospective, non-experimental field research; sample 61 menopausal patients, selected through non-probabilistic, intentional sampling. Results: mean age 61.9 years, married 81.97%, incomplete high school 31.15%, housewife 83.6%, parity II-IIIG 50.82%, physiological menopause 98.36%. Quality of life assessed through the DIVA questionnaire, impact on: daily activity 59.32% moderate; emotional well-being 28.82% sometimes; sexual function 52.55% moderate; self-perception and image 40.68% somewhat true; statistical significance: p ,0013. Conclusion: There is a statistically significant correlation between genitourinary syndrome and the affectation of quality of life in menopausal patients in the community of Amuay.