BACKGROUND: Various studies throughout the
world have documented higher prevalence of
Metabolic Syndrome (MS) and CV risk factors in
postmenopausal women. Abdominal obesity, a key
component of metabolic syndrome is quite prevalent
in South Asian women. However, studies that have
investigated the effect of menopause on the health
status of Nepalese women is lacking.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study was
conducted in TUTH, Kathmandu Nepal. Forty five
each premenopausal and postmenopausal (defined by
cessation of menstruation for ≥12 months) women
visiting the General Health Checkup Unit were
enrolled as participants. Metabolic syndrome was
defined by IDF criteria. BP, height, weight and WC
were measured and BMI was calculated while fasting
blood samples were analyzed for serum biochemical
markers: FBG, lipid profile.