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In the process of aging, women proceed a sequence of stages including puberty, reproductive age, menopause and finally reach to senium. Among them, menopause not only signals the end of a woman’s reproductive function but also the start of a new phase in which she has the freedom to appreciate the quality of her own life. It is obvious that physical and mental conditions during this stage of life are the consequence of events in previous stages, and at the same time, they have a significant influence on her later years. Thus, the quality of life (QOL) in menopause should be discussed viewing total women’s life stages.
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Aso, T. (2002). Quality of Life: Asian Women and the Menopause. In: Lobo, R.A., Crosignani, P.G., Paoletti, R., Bruschi, F. (eds) Women’s Health and Menopause. Medical Science Symposia Series, vol 17. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1061-1_42
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