Patient-Reported Symptoms in Climacteric Syndrome: Insights from a Network Analysis at a Single Center
By
Su-Ji Choi
Bongsu Kang
Chang-Eop Kim
Dong-Il Kim
April 5, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Patient-Reported Symptoms in Climacteric Syndrome: Insights from a Network Analysis at a Single Center
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Climacteric Syndrome Key Mechanisms Symptom interrelationships and clusters across menopausal stages Target Population Women aged 45-60 diagnosed with climacteric syndrome Care Setting Korean Medicine hospital, obstetrics and gynecology department
Key Highlights
Pain and hot flush identified as central symptoms in climacteric syndrome Distinct symptom clusters observed in premenopausal and postmenopausal women Need for stage-specific assessment and management strategies emphasized Network analysis utilized to explore symptom interrelationships Study based on retrospective chart review of patients seeking treatment Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Utilize ICD-10 codes for accurate diagnosis of climacteric syndrome Management
Implement stage-specific assessment and management strategies Monitoring & Follow-up
Regularly assess symptom patterns and interrelationships in patients Risks
Consider demographic factors such as age and time since menopause in management Patient & Prescribing Data
Women aged 45-60 with climacteric syndrome
Focus on individualized treatment based on symptom clusters
Clinical Best Practices
Conduct thorough assessments of menopausal symptoms at initial visits Utilize network analysis to understand symptom interrelationships Standardize symptom reporting for accurate data collection Related Resources & Content
