Risk of Depression during Menopause in Women from Poland, Belarus, Belgium, and Greece

Introduction: Menopause is a physiological period in a woman’s life, but it is often accompanied by symptoms that affect mental well-being and general health, including a tendency for depression. Aim of the study: To evaluate the predisposition to the symptoms of depression in women from Poland, Belarus, Belgium, and Greece. Material and methods: the method of diagnostic survey was used, and the research tools were: The Menopause Rating Scale, the Kupperman Index, Beck Depression Inventory, and a self-made survey questionnaire. Results: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was used by 15.8% of Po... Mehr ...