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Abstract
Menopause is a physiological event in women’s life when a woman stops menstruating. Natural menopause is confirmed after 12 months of amenorrhea. In recent decades, the life expectancy of women has increased because higher living standards around the world. The population of women older than sixty is steadily growing. The women in most developed countries are spending one third of their life-span in the menopause phase. Aim : The present study aimed to assess women’s experience and perception of menopause. Subjects and Methods : A descriptive study design was used in this study. A purposive sample of 77 menopausal women at gynecological department and outpatient clinic at Mansoura University Hospital. Data collected by Menopause rating scale. Results : The mean age of menopause in this study is 49 years. More than half of the studied women was classified as suffering from severe menopausal symptoms and had bad perceptions. Conclusion : The majority of women had negative experiences towards menopause. Recommendations : Implementing proper health educational and awareness sessions about menopause and how to deal with common health complains associated with menopause.