Sleep disorders and depression due to menopausal symptoms in middle-aged Korean females

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the differences in the incidence of sleep disorders and depression in postmenopausal middle-aged females in South Korea. [Participants and Methods] This study was a cross-sectional study. A total of 87 middle-aged females between the ages of 40 and 60 years were selected through convenience sampling. The data were collected with a self-reported questionnaire from May 1 to May 29, 2017. [Results] The mean menopause score of the study was 5.37. The menopause symptoms indicated significant differences in sexual life. The association between the incidence of menopausal symptoms and sleep disorders and depression scores based on a scale of 1 to 10 was analyzed. Menopausal symptoms strongly affected sleep and depression in middle-aged females. [Conclusion] The findings of this study may be useful in understanding depression and sleep disorders in middle-aged females and for developing more specific programs for depression and sleep disorders. Management strategies are also needed.