Vol 86, No 10 (2015)
ARTICLES
Correlation between intensity of menopausal symptoms and cognitive
domain assessed with CNS-VS tests
Iwona Bojar, Alfred Owoc, Mariusz Witczak, Beata Pięta
DOI: 10.17772/gp/59561
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Ginekol Pol 2015;86(10).
Vol 86, No 10 (2015)
ARTICLES
Abstract
Introduction: Numerous publications suggest that many cognitive domains deteriorate with age. As far as
postmenopausal women are concerned, the question remains whether the process is caused only by an ageing
brain or also by the menopause. The objective of this research was to analyze a possible correlation between
intensity and duration of menopausal symptoms and the level of cognitive domains measured with CNS-VS tests
among post-menopausal women.
Methodology: The group under examination included 383 postmenopausal women (at least 2 years after their last
menstruation) from South-Eastern Poland. The following inclusion criteria were used: age 50-65, good overall health
status, at least primary level of education, and FSH>30 mlU/ml. Cognitive domains were assessed using the CNS
– VitalSigns diagnostic device. The intensity of menopausal symptoms was measured with the Kupperman Index
and the Greene Scale. The statistical analysis was conducted with the use of the Statistica software.
Results: There were no significant relations between age at last menstruation and cognitive domains. BMI was
positively correlated with the Neurocognitive index (NCI) and memory, visual memory, processing speed, and
executive functions. The intensity of menopausal symptoms measured with the Greene Scale was negatively
correlated with NCI and most of the cognitive domains, whereas symptoms measured with the Kupperman Index
were negatively correlated with NCI and visual memory.
Conclusions: Our findings suggest a correlation of the intensity and duration of menopausal symptoms with the
level of cognitive domain among menopausal women. The most significant consequences resulting from changes
in the cognitive domains included psychological and vasomotor symptoms, as well as – to a lesser extent – somatic
symptoms.
Abstract
Introduction: Numerous publications suggest that many cognitive domains deteriorate with age. As far as
postmenopausal women are concerned, the question remains whether the process is caused only by an ageing
brain or also by the menopause. The objective of this research was to analyze a possible correlation between
intensity and duration of menopausal symptoms and the level of cognitive domains measured with CNS-VS tests
among post-menopausal women.
Methodology: The group under examination included 383 postmenopausal women (at least 2 years after their last
menstruation) from South-Eastern Poland. The following inclusion criteria were used: age 50-65, good overall health
status, at least primary level of education, and FSH>30 mlU/ml. Cognitive domains were assessed using the CNS
– VitalSigns diagnostic device. The intensity of menopausal symptoms was measured with the Kupperman Index
and the Greene Scale. The statistical analysis was conducted with the use of the Statistica software.
Results: There were no significant relations between age at last menstruation and cognitive domains. BMI was
positively correlated with the Neurocognitive index (NCI) and memory, visual memory, processing speed, and
executive functions. The intensity of menopausal symptoms measured with the Greene Scale was negatively
correlated with NCI and most of the cognitive domains, whereas symptoms measured with the Kupperman Index
were negatively correlated with NCI and visual memory.
Conclusions: Our findings suggest a correlation of the intensity and duration of menopausal symptoms with the
level of cognitive domain among menopausal women. The most significant consequences resulting from changes
in the cognitive domains included psychological and vasomotor symptoms, as well as – to a lesser extent – somatic
symptoms.
Keywords
menopausal symptoms / body mass / cognitive functions / menopause
Title
Correlation between intensity of menopausal symptoms and cognitive
domain assessed with CNS-VS tests
Journal
Ginekologia Polska
Issue
Vol 86, No 10 (2015)
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DOI
10.17772/gp/59561
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Ginekol Pol 2015;86(10).
Keywords
menopausal symptoms / body mass / cognitive functions / menopause
Authors
Iwona Bojar
Alfred Owoc
Mariusz Witczak
Beata Pięta