Experiências de mulheres assistidas na atenção básica no período do climatério

Abstract

The climacteric corresponds to a physiological period in a woman's life, during which the transition from the reproductive to the non-reproductive phase occurs, characterized as a stage of changes, which are not pathological. The implementation of the National Policy for Comprehensive Care for Women by the Ministry of Health, has broadened the focus on women's health, with a focus on listening to women in all phases of their lives. Given this, the research aims to analyze the experiences of women during the climacteric period, assisted in Primary Care. This is a descriptive field research study with a qualitative-quantitative approach and convenience sampling, conducted at the Gila Almeida Basic Health Unit in the city of Jacobina do Piauí, with 42 women aged 40 to 65 years, between July and September of 2025. The research was based on the ethical principles of Resolution No. 466/2012 of the National Health Council, and was approved under opinion No. 7,661,661. The results revealed an average age of 51.2 years for the participants, with the majority being low-income (45%) and low-education (41%), white (50%), Catholic (67%), married (76%), overweight (50%), and physically active (52%); 50% were in perimenopause, and 52% reported mild symptoms, the main ones being nervousness and melancholy (70% both) and hot flashes (67%). The women demonstrated a lack of knowledge about menopause, variation in the participants' experiences, and weaknesses in nursing care for these women. It is concluded that menopause requires continuous attention from health services, strengthening of educational practices, encouragement of healthy habits, and qualified nursing care.