Evaluación de la terapia de reemplazo hormonal en mujeres en etapa de climaterio.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to apply a Comprehensive Health Care for the proper use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and control of the clinical manifestations of women in the climacteric stage of the Jesús del Gran Poder, Guilbut and El Tejar communities from the Chambo canton. In order to fulfill this objective, Comprehensive Health Care was carried out on 113 women between 45 and 60 years old from the described communities, from whom it was selected through the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) test score, gynecological characteristics and absence of contraindications to those in need to receive HRT. The main results obtained were the predominance of women with a low level of schooling that was significantly associated with the lack of use of HRT. According to the MRS, 90% of women suffered from any symptoms related to the climacteric prior to the intervention and 79% of them needed treatment. It is concluded that after the application of Comprehensive Health Care and the appropriate use of HRT, symptoms related to climacteric decreased significantly in women who received this treatment, for which it is recommended to implement strategies aimed at improving the care of women in the climacteric stage, as well as the adequate selection of treatment in an integrated way.