09 April 2026 : Clinical Research
Quality of Life, Menopausal Symptoms, Insomnia and Depression in Peri- and Post-Menopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dorota Raczkiewicz
ACDEFG 1*, Beata Sarecka-Hujar DEF 2, Julia H. Gujska EF 3, Artur Wdowiak BDEF 4, Andrzej Wróbel EF 5, Wiktor Patyra DE 6, Iwona Bojar ABEG 7
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951812
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951812
Table 4 Severity of depression in the peri- and postmenopausal groups.
| Variable, parameter | Unit or category | Perimenopausal group (n=141) | Postmenopausal group (n=146) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Depression Inventory, M±SD | Score | 9.0±7.7 | 10.5±7.1 | 0.072 |
| n (%) | No or minimal depression (0–9) | 88 (62.41) | 72 (49.32) | 0.123 |
| Mild depression (10–18) | 37 (26.24) | 55 (37.67) | ||
| Moderate depression (19–29) | 13 (9.22) | 17 (11.64) | ||
| Severe depression (30–63) | 3 (2.13) | 2 (1.37) | ||
| M – mean; SD – standard deviation. | ||||