This study aims to determine the perceptions of women in menopause living in Turkey regarding this period and associated problems, which has shown that some women are negatively affected by the menopause period and have difficulty coping with the effects of menopause. The study has a basic qualitative research design, and the sample was determined by using the criterion sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods. The effects and characteristics of menopause themes are included in the category of perception of menopause among women, and the themes of positive and negative perspectives are included in the category of perspective on menopause. It is reported that women experience feelings of fear, uncertainty, irritability, anxiety/worry, introversion, relaxation, and happiness during menopause. Our study has shown that some women are negatively affected by the menopause period and have difficulty coping with the effects of menopause.

本研究旨在确定居住在土耳其的更年期妇女对这一时期和相关问题的看法，这表明一些妇女受到更年期的负面影响，难以应对更年期的影响。该研究具有基本的定性研究设计，采用有目的抽样方法之一的标准抽样法确定样本。更年期主题的影响和特点纳入女性更年期认知范畴，正面和消极观点主题纳入更年期视角范畴。据报道，女性在更年期会经历恐惧、不确定、易怒、焦虑/担忧、内向、放松和快乐的感觉。我们的研究表明，一些女性受到更年期的负面影响，难以应对更年期的影响。