Introduction: menopause is the cessation of mensturation due to the discontinuitation of
ovarian follicle activity. The connection between nursing, nursing diagnoses, and menopause
symptoms ensures that nursing care is centered on women. It enables nurses to
comprehensively address the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges associated
with menopause. Purpose: the purpose of the thesis is to present the most common
symptoms women encounter during the menopausal period and to establish NANDA-I
nursing diagnoses. Work methods: a descriptive method was used. The theoretical
foundations were based on literature form databases such as CINAHL, PubMed, and
Cochrane Library, published between 2004 and 2024. Keywords to identify the literature
included “menopause”, “menopausal women”, “nursing diagnosis”, “prevalence”, and
“menopausal pain relief”. A total of 44 literature sources were utilized for the thesis. Results:
during the menopausal period, the following nursing diagnoses may be present: impaired
comfort, insomnia, risk of overweight, powerlessness, inability to perform activities, urgent
urinary incontinence, ineffective sexuality patterns, and impaired physical mobility. It was
found that three nursing diagnoses fall under the domain Activity/Rest, and one each under
the domains of Comfort, Nutrition, Coping/Stress tolerance, Elimination and Exchange, and
Sexuality. Discussion: menopause involves complex challenges that combine physical,
psychological, and social aspects of women’s health. Identified nursing diagnoses, such as
insomnia, powerlessness, and impaired comfort, are crucially linked to a reduced quality of
life, requiring a holistic approach. The need for greater integration of psychological support
was also emphasized, as inadequately managed psychosocial issues often further burden
patients. Further research could contribute to the development of guidelines for more
effective care focusing on the individual needs and specific symptoms of menopausal
patients. Conclusion: women in the menopausal period need the support of a nurse. Based
on the nursing diagnoses, the nurse should provide women with well-founded advice, refer
them to reliable sources, and deliver accurate information.
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