PENYULUHAN TENTANG KESIAPAN IBU MENUJU MENOPAUSE

Abstract

Menopause is the period of permanent cessation of menstruation after the loss of ovarian activity. Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2009 saw 7.4% of menopausal women in Indonesia and in 2020 it is estimated to reach 11.54% with an average age of menopause of 49 years. In the current era of globalization, health has become a very valuable thing. Especially regarding reproductive health which is currently a world concern. WHO states, in Asia by 2025 the number of older women will increase from 107 million to 373 million and in Indonesia 40% experience hot flashes when facing menopause. The aim of this research is to provide counseling on Preparation for Facing Menopause to mothers about the symptoms and how to deal with menopause. Preparation for Facing Menopause was carried out through coordination with regional midwives, the community and personnel involved in the activities to further provide counseling on preparations for facing menopause for women in Purbatua village, Padangsidimpuan Tenggara District in 2024. Outreach activities regarding preparation for facing menopause were carried out in residents' homes. Residents are very enthusiastic about taking part and it would be best for health workers to carry out routine counseling for premenopausal and menopausal mothers and it is hoped that after receiving the counseling they will be able to understand preparations for facing menopause.