Identification of body composition of women in the climate period

Introduction: The reproductive period is considered as protective of women's health, compared to the menopausal phase that is related to an increased cardiovascular risk and metabolic diseases. Climacteric is defined by the WHO as a biological phase of the life cycle, not a pathological process, which comprises the transition between the reproductive and non-reproductive periods of women's lives, with decreased production of steroid hormones and progesterone by the ovaries, and consequent increase in pituitary gonadotropins. This period is influenced by biological as well as psychosocial, cultural, affective and professional aspects. Objective: The study aims to identify the body composition of women in the climacteric period. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative and descriptive epidemiological research conducted in the city of Vitória da Conquista-BA. The sample consisted of 147 women in climacteric whose age ranged from 40 to 59 years and for data collection was used the socioeconomic questionnaire and identification of body mass index; total body fat; visceral fat; muscle mass. Results: It was observed that 46.26% of postmenopausal women had a mean age of 54 years with a standard deviation of 3,300, and 16 were overweight and 6 had obesity, 44 with very high index. 38 women had this normal profile and only 30 had low indices. In the premenopausal period, 53.74% of the women were 44 years old on average, with a standard deviation of 2,833. In addition, 24 were overweight and 4 were obese, 44 had a very high fat index, 55 had normal muscles and 24 had their indexes decreased. Conclusion: Through the results obtained, it was observed that women have a tendency to worsen their health condition throughout aging, with the exacerbation of climacteric symptoms, which may progress to psychological complications, thus, a good intervention in control and combat. As climacteric symptoms are of paramount importance, the maintenance of muscle mass and its preservation will guarantee good health and survival for women, thus avoiding unwanted muscle weaknesses, which can lead to comorbid problems.