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Our experiences with the menopause school: The example of Adana, Turkey

Menopoz okulu ile ilgili deneyimlerimiz: Adana, Türkiye örneği

Mustafa Kemal Ozel(CUKUROVA UNIVERSITY, ADANA HEALTH ACADEMY)0000-0002-0505-3027
Utkucan Okuducu(CUKUROVA UNIVERSITY, ADANA HEALTH ACADEMY)0009-0005-6673-9400
Pages
456–463
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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Conclusions: In conclusion, the T-score and Z-score are indispensable tools in the evaluation of osteoporosis, each offering distinct but complementary insights into bone health.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: Our study aims to share our experiences with the women who applied to the Menopause School established within the gynecology clinic of a secondary healthcare facility in the Adana region of Turkey.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: The scope of our study encompasses women who attended the gynecology clinic of a state hospital in Turkey in 2023 and were enrolled in a menopause school for evaluation.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusions: In conclusion, the T-score and Z-score are indispensable tools in the evaluation of osteoporosis, each offering distinct but complementary insights into bone health.
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📍Scope:2023 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Menopoz · Premenopoz · T-skoru

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Aim: Our study aims to share our experiences with the women who applied to the Menopause School established within the gynecology clinic of a secondary healthcare facility in the Adana region of Turkey. By doing so, epidemiological data concerning women in menopause and perimenopause will be shared with relevant stakeholders. Materials and Methods: The scope of our study encompasses women who attended the gynecology clinic of a state hospital in Turkey in 2023 and were enrolled in a menopause school for evaluation. A total of 187 women were included in the research. The study was conducted in a secondary healthcare facility in the Adana region of Turkey in 2023. Bone mineral density measurements were calculated using the Z-score for premenopausal participants and the T-score for postmenopausal women. Results: Among the participants, 73 individuals (39.2%) are in the premenopausal stage, while the others are menopausal. Breast imaging reports were classified using the BI-RADS system. Accordingly, participants classified as BI-RADS 1, 2, and 3 were included in the study, while those with other BI-RADS values were referred for further evaluation at relevant institutions. One hundred fourteen participants (61.2%) were classified with a BI-RADS value of "1." A total of 117 participants (62.9%) had average mammography results. The most frequently observed finding in mammography was axillary lymph nodes, which were more commonly bilateral. According to the T-score, osteoporosis has been identified in 33 participants, while the Z-score indicates the presence of osteoporosis in 22 participants. Conclusions: In conclusion, the T-score and Z-score are indispensable tools in the evaluation of osteoporosis, each offering distinct but complementary insights into bone health.

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Amaç: Çalışmamız, Türkiye'nin Adana bölgesindeki bir devlet hastanesinin jinekoloji kliniğinde kurulan Menopoz Okulu'na başvuran kadınlarla ilgili deneyimlerimizi paylaşmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu sayede, menopoz ve perimenopoz dönemindeki kadınlara ilişkin epidemiyolojik veriler ilgili paydaşlarla paylaşılacaktır. Materyaller ve Yöntemler: Çalışmamızın kapsamı, 2023 yılında Türkiye'deki bir devlet hastanesinin jinekoloji kliniğine başvuran ve değerlendirme için menopoz okuluna kayıtlı kadınları kapsamaktadır. Araştırmaya toplam 187 kadın dahil edilmiştir. Çalışma, 2023 yılında Türkiye'nin Adana bölgesindeki bir devlet hastanesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Kemik mineral yoğunluğu ölçümleri, menopoz öncesi katılımcılar için Z-skoru, menopoz sonrası kadınlar için ise T-skoru kullanılarak hesaplanmıştır. Sonuçlar: Katılımcılar arasında 73 kişi (%39,2) menopoz öncesi dönemde, diğerleri ise menopoz dönemindedir. Meme görüntüleme raporları BI-RADS sistemi kullanılarak sınıflandırıldı. Buna göre, BI-RADS 1, 2 ve 3 olarak sınıflandırılan katılımcılar çalışmaya dahil edildi, diğer BI-RADS değerlerine sahip olanlar ise ilgili kurumlarda daha ileri değerlendirme için yönlendirildi. Yüz on dört katılımcı (%61,2) "1" BI-RADS değeriyle sınıflandırıldı. Toplam 117 katılımcının (%62,9) mamografi sonuçları ortalama düzeydeydi. Mamografide en sık görülen bulgu, daha sıklıkla bilateral olan aksiller lenf nodlarıydı. T-skoruna göre 33 katılımcıda osteoporoz tespit edilirken, Z-skoru 22 katılımcıda osteoporoz varlığını gösterdi. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak, T-skoru ve Z-skoru, osteoporozun değerlendirilmesinde vazgeçilmez araçlardır ve her biri kemik sağlığına ilişkin farklı ancak tamamlayıcı bilgiler sunmaktadır.

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Ozel, M. K., Okuducu, U. (2026). Our experiences with the menopause school: The example of Adana, Turkey. Sağlık Akademisyenleri Dergisi, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 2, 456–463. https://ajindex.com/articles/1538459

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