INTRODUCTION : Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation at the end of fertile reproductive life due to
loss of follicular function of ovary. It is the point of time when last and final menstruation occurs. Clinically confirmed by
stoppage of menstruation(amenorrhea) for 12months without any other pathology.
OBJECTIVES : To determine the average age at which women attain natural menopause and to assess the factors influencing
the onset of menopause among women in Alamadhi, Redhills.
METHODLOGY : A cross sectional study was conducted in Alamadhi, Redhills. 150 postmenopausal women were included
in the study during the period between July 13 2021 and October 13 2021. After obtaining informed consent from the
participants, details were collected by face-to face interview using semi structured questionnaire designed for the study.
RESULTS: Average age of menopause is 47.33 years. Consumption of carrot and green leafy vegetables, mother’s
menopausal age, age of puberty, age of marriage, number of conceptions affected menopausal age.
CONCLUSION: This study illustrated that menstrual and fertility factors have influence on menopausal age while
socioeconomic factors were not effective. Identifying menopausal age and its determining factors may modify the
menopausal status of women and the management of perimenopausal period