Abstract

Background. Reduced number of red blood cells and hemoglobin defined as anemia which lowering the capability of the blood to deliver oxygen to all body tissues. Anemia leads to fatigue and dyspnea on exertion, which can decrease a patient’s ability to accomplish normal daily living activities. Platelets and red blood cells aggregation increase with age, which decreasing the delivery of oxygen to the tissues by elevating blood viscosity flow in the microcirculation. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of anemia on Fatigue and Oxygen Saturation levels in Menopausal Anemic Women. Methods. An Observational case control study design, convenience sample of 50 menopausal women, their age ranged between 45 to 55 years old were divided into two groups (A&B). Group A consisted of 25 non-anemic women while, Group B consisted of 25 anemic women. All participants were evaluated through 6MWT for endurance, BS scale for exertion, FSS for fatigue and PULSE OXIMETER for oxygen saturation. Results. Statistical analysis showed that there was a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in endurance and oxygen saturation of group (B) compared with group (A) and also there was a significant increase (p < 0.05) in fatigue level and exertion level of group (B) compared with group (A), Conclusions: Anemic menopausal women have higher fatigue and exertion levels and lower endurance and oxygen saturation levels than non-anemic menopausal women.

Key words:

Anemia, Fatigue, Menopause