According to a survey conducted by a major pharmaceutical company before the "Women's Health Week" set by the government from the 1st of next month, it was found that half of working women feel unwell due to pre-menstrual and menopausal symptoms. Doctor called for coping strategies and early treatment.

People in the city ...

I asked people in the city about their poor physical condition due to menstruation and menopausal symptoms.



A woman in her thirties said, "I have a headache and feel uncomfortable, but I can't take a rest at work, so I'll go without a break." Because of that, I started taking pills. There are people around me who say "it doesn't hurt", and sometimes I'm asked what kind of pain it is, and it's often difficult to understand because of individual differences. I think it will be. "

According to a survey by a major pharmaceutical company, half feel unwell

The survey was conducted by a major pharmaceutical company "Otsuka Pharmaceutical" on the Internet, and PMS about "premenstrual syndrome = PMS" that occurs between 3 and 10 days before menstruation and "menopausal symptoms" due to a decrease in female hormones during menopause. Was surveyed in women aged 20 to 44 years, and menopausal symptoms in women aged 45 to 59 years.



When asked if they had subjective symptoms of upset,


49% of the 4438 people answered that they had subjective symptoms, and 27% of the total responded that they had severe symptoms.


▽ Menopausal symptoms Of the 1722 people, 50% had subjective symptoms, and 11% of all respondents said they had severe symptoms.



In addition, when asked about the impact on work for people with severe subjective symptoms,


▽ about PMS, 5% of 429 people experienced retirement, 34% answered that they considered retirement,


▽ menopausal symptoms Of the 138 people, 4% said they had retired and 38% said they considered retiring.



This tendency was even higher for those who had the opportunity to be promoted to managerial positions.

On the 24th, based on this result, Dr. Yoshiko Onishi of the obstetrics and gynecology department explained online what to do when he felt something was wrong.



He pointed out that the disorders caused by PMS and menopausal symptoms vary from person to person, and that there are not only physical disorders such as headache and nausea, but also mental disorders such as anxiety and tears.



After that, she explained that it is good to record the change in physical condition for about a month, clarify the symptoms and cycles such as headache and swelling that have been overlooked so far, and think about how to deal with it.



There is also data that swelling can easily lead to irritability, so if you feel swelling, foods and supplements that have a diuretic effect are effective, and you should be careful about taking too much caffeine and sweets and get enough protein in your diet. The method of keeping in mind was introduced.



He also pointed out that it is important not to hesitate to go to the gynecology department and get prescriptions for Chinese herbs and pills when you feel something is wrong that will affect your work.

Dr. Onishi said, "Working women tend to put up with the poor physical condition peculiar to women, and among the patients I have seen so far, those who suffer from infertility in their 40s and those who have ovarian cancer in their 30s suffer pain. It was hard for me as a doctor to say, "I should have noticed it earlier," when it was too late to endure and find out about the illness. " I want you to receive treatment without patience because it will lead to an increase in the number of patients. "

Kazue Nishiyama, the leader of the women's health project at Otsuka Pharmaceutical, said, "The survey found that many people are worried that they have to do something about themselves and that they should not bother the company. However, the situation is even more severe when it comes to managerial positions. I think it is important for companies to understand women's health issues and take countermeasures. "