QUALITY OF LIFE DURING MENOPAUSE: SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE ON THE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY, AND COMPLEMENTARY PRACTICES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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Climacteric, Complementary practices, Hormone replacement therapy, Physical activity, Quality of lifeAbstract
The climacteric is a biological transition phase that can significantly affect women's quality of life due to hormonal changes and associated physical, psychological, and social manifestations. This study consists of a systematic literature review aimed at analyzing scientific evidence on the effects of physical activity, hormone replacement therapy, and complementary practices on the quality of life of women during the climacteric. The methodology followed the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), with searches conducted in the PubMed database, considering articles published within the last five years and available in full text free of charge. Initially, 38 records were identified, of which 14 were selected for the final analysis after applying the eligibility criteria. The results showed that physical activity is associated with improvements in physical and mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Hormone replacement therapy demonstrated relevant benefits in controlling vasomotor symptoms and improving sleep and sexual function, and its prescription should consider an individualized assessment of risks and benefits. Complementary practices, such as yoga and meditation, showed potential to reduce psychological symptoms and promote emotional balance. It is concluded that integrating these strategies in an individualized, woman-centered approach may contribute to improving quality of life during the climacteric, although more robust studies are needed to strengthen the consistency of the available evidence.
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