Prevalencia de obesidad en mujeres con diagnóstico de estados menopaúsicos y climatéricos femeninos en el Hospital IESS Ceibos del año 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Menopause is a critical stage in a woman's life, characterized by a high prevalence of obesity. During the climacteric syndrome, women experience physiological changes that may include cycle irregularities, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, psychological alterations, dyspareunia, genital atrophy, decreased libido, and weight gain, which can lead to obesity. Objective: To determine the prevalence of obesity in women diagnosed with menopausal and climacteric conditions at the IESS Ceibos Hospital in 2023. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective observational study was conducted on 400 female outpatients at IESS Ceibos Hospital during 2023. Data were tabulated in Microsoft Excel, and statistical calculations were performed using Excel and SPSS28 to generate tables and graphs. Results: 33% of women diagnosed with menopausal and climacteric conditions presented with obesity, highlighting the prevalence of this risk factor in the studied population. Discussion: The analysis confirms that the prevalence of obesity in menopausal and climacteric women at IESS Ceibos Hospital is significant, with 33% of patients being obese. Additionally, it was observed that the urogenital system is the most affected, with common diagnoses such as vaginitis and urinary disorders. Conclusions: It is concluded that during menopause, women tend to gain weight, leading to overweight and obesity. Furthermore, it was identified that the urogenital system is the most affected in this population.