Autoimmune Diseases, Menopause
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the prevalence of autoimmune or immune-mediated conditions in women during the menopausal transition (aged 40-60 years). The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the prevalence of autoimmune or immune-mediated conditions in women aged 40-60 years across different reproductive stages? * How do inflammatory markers, resilience, lifestyle factors, and allostatic load scores relate to menopause-related symptoms and general health? Participants will complete evaluations, provide samples for clinical, immunological, and biochemical markers, and undergo assessments to analyze symptom burden and psychosocial determinants during the menopausal transition.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* women aged 40-60 years referred to the menopause and gastroenterological outpatient clinic
Exclusion criteria
* inability to give consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of autoimmune or immune-mediated conditions during the menopausal transition | At the baseline visit (cross-sectional assessment) |
Countries
Italy