Evaluation of Serum Uric Acid in Postmenopausal Women

Background: The evaluation of uric acid in postmenopausal women represents a crucial endeavor to unravel its role in shaping health outcomes during this significant life phase. Through a comprehensive investigation, we aim to contribute valuable insights that could aid in designing more targeted and effective strategies for promoting the health and well-being of postmenopausal women. Objective: To assess serum uric acid in postmenopausal women. Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out at Department of Physiology of Rajshahi Medical College from July 2018 to June 2019. Where 200 healthy postmenopausal women aged 50-70 years in Rajshahi city were included as sample size. The healthy adults who were fulfill the inclusion criteria was enrolled in this study. After taking informed consent, complete history taking and physical examination was done and recorded in a preformed data sheet. Results: Out of 200 postmenopausal women, 19.5% have hyperuricemia. Remaining 80.5% of postmenopausal women have normal serum uric acid level. The mean serum uric acid level among group-I of postmenopausal women were 6.06±0.94 mg/dl and group-II of postmenopausal women were 6.35±1.02 mg/dl, which does not differ significantly. Conclusion: Heightened serum uric acid levels were detected among postmenopausal women, reinforcing the finding that as women in this group age, there is a noteworthy rise in their serum uric acid levels. This highlights the imperative need for consistent monitoring of serum uric acid in this specific demographic.