Comparative study of sympathetic function tests in premenopausal and postmenopausal Women

Abstract

Background- Menopause is defined as the stage of aging process which marks the transition from the reproductive phase of life to the post-reproductive phase.

Methods- The present study was carried out in 50 premenopausal and 50 postmenopausal women. Subjects were selected by simple random sampling method.

Results- When comparing the blood pressure in premenopausal and postmenopausal women difference between both found statically significant.

Conclusion -Sympathetic dominance was observed in post-menopausal women as compared to pre-menopausal women of similar age group.

Keywords: Sympathetic function, Premenopausal women, Postmenopausal women.