PRESCRIPTION OF NON-HORMONAL METHODS FOR CLIMACTERIC IN THE CARE OF THE MARIA APARECIDA PEDROSSIAN FAMILY HEALTH UNIT IN CAMPO GRANDE-MS

Abstract

The non-hormonal method for the treatment of climacteric women is still little used within routine practices and medical conducts, even in primary care. This research was carried out with women, users of the Public Health System, at the Maria Aparecida Pedrossian Family Health Unit in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. Sampling was by convenience. Thus, data collection occurred through targeted interviews, using an online form, with the help of tablets, maintaining the right to privacy. During the interview, the researchers guided the participants about the importance, benefits, advantages, risks, constraints and guarantees in relation to data confidentiality. The age distribution of the research participants showed a significant predominance of ages between 46 and 50 years. Most reported having sought medical assistance due to climacteric symptoms. Among these, 17 participants (58.6%) who sought care stated that the physician who attended them suggested non-hormonal methods as an alternative treatment for climacteric symptoms. Only 13 participants (44.8%) used non-hormonal therapies for symptoms. Of these, 10 interviewees (77%) reported having experienced an improvement in quality of life after the application of the methods. Regarding the participants who did not use a non-hormonal method, 14 participants (87.5%) stated that they would like to do so. In addition, 37 participants (92.5%) expressed a desire to receive informative content on non-hormonal methods. Regarding these results, it is evident the need to implement public policies aimed at the health of climacteric women, in order to mitigate symptoms and promote physical, mental and emotional well-being, which translate into a higher quality of life and healthy aging.