Abstract
The start of the menopausal transition involves the introduction of various somatic, urogenital, and psychological symptoms; of the symptoms, irritability is one of the main complaints reported by women. The use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy has become more prevalent in society, specifically treating the somatic and urogenital symptoms of the menopausal transition. This study aims to determine the effects of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) on irritability in menopausal women. To test the hypotheses, an online survey was distributed to women via social media and word-of-mouth. Participants were asked to respond to various questions, which were then analyzed based on BHRT use. An independent samples t-test was used to analyze the data. The results exemplified no significant relationship between BHRT and irritability; using BHRT does not significantly reduce irritability scores.
Thesis Completion
2021
Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Chin, Matthew
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Sciences
Department
Psychology
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
5-1-2021
Recommended Citation
Hanna, Giavana, "The Effects of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy on Irritability in Menopausal Women" (2021). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 973.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/973