TEMPS-A and Menopause Symptoms

The Relationship Between Temperament and Menopause Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study Using TEMPS-A and MRS Scales

This study investigates the relationship between temperament traits and menopausal symptoms using the TEMPS-A and MRS scales in women at menopausal transition stages. It is a cross-sectional observational study.

This observational, cross-sectional study aims to investigate the relationship between temperament traits and menopausal symptoms in women in the menopausal transition stage, specifically classified as STRAW stages -1, +1a, and +1b. Participants are recruited from menopause outpatient clinics.

Data are collected through the administration of the validated Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Autoquestionnaire (TEMPS-A) and the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS).

Participants voluntarily complete the questionnaires after providing informed consent. All responses are anonymized and securely stored.

Quality assurance measures include verification of data entry, use of validated scales, and compliance with ethical standards approved by the Istanbul Medipol University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee.

No interventions are applied; the study strictly follows observational registry procedures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women classified as STRAW stages -1, +1a, and +1b (menopausal transition stages)
• Ability to complete questionnaires and provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of hormone therapy during the past 6 months
• History of surgical menopause (bilateral oophorectomy)
• Presence of severe physical disorders (e.g., malignancy, severe cardiovascular diseases)
• Presence of severe psychological disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, psychosis)