Climacteric Period: Seasons of Change Among Women
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https://doi.org/10.64397/nepj.v02i01.2026.a42Keywords:
climacteric period, climacteric women, menopause, perimenopause, postmenopausalAbstract
Introduction: The climacteric period is a complex stage with a range of experiences that affects a woman’s quality of life. It consists of stages: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. However, most studies focus on physical symptoms, ignoring the holistic understanding of the transition.
Aim: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of women in the climacteric period.
Methods: The study used transcendental phenomenology, conducted in selected barangays of Baguio City with 19 participants aged 40-65, selected through purposive and maximal variation sampling. Data were gathered through unstructured interviews and analyzed using Collaizzi’s 7-step phenomenological approach. Rigor is ensured by adhering to credibility, dependability, transferability, and confirmability.
Results: The study identified six main themes: The Body in Transition, Navigating the Unknown, Inner Storms, Life Roles in Flux, External Influences, and Paths of Coping and Renewal.
Conclusion: The climacteric period is a complex transition marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes that affect women’s daily lives and self-perception. Women often begin with uncertainty and distress due to unfamiliar symptoms, but gradually move toward coping, self-reinvention, and acceptance. Both personal responses and external factors shape their experiences. Overall, it is a dynamic process of adjustment, highlighting the need for better education, supportive relationships, and holistic care to improve quality of life.
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