Background: Menopause, or the permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle, was a signicantphysiologicaltransitioninawoman'slife.Itwasfrequentlyassociated withsymptomssuchashot ashes,nightsweats,vaginaldryness,sleepdifculties, sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, memory loss, fatigue, headache, joint pain,weightgain,stressurineincontinence,andpelvic oormuscledysfunction. Traditional therapies mainly involved hormonal and pharmaceutical procedures, but other non-pharmaceutical ways were progressively investigated. Objective: This review explores the potential of immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) as an innovative, non-drug-based solution for managing menopause-related challenges. Methods: An extensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies that explored the use of immersive, semi-immersive, and non-immersive VR in alleviating menopausal symptoms. A total of 15 studies were analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of IVR in addressing symptoms, including osteoporosis, cognitiveproblems,stressurinaryincontinence,hot ashes,anxiety,pelvic oor dysfunction, and overall well-being. Results: Thendings indicatedthat immersiveVRoffereduniquebenetssuch as enhanced engagement, real-time feedback, and personalized interventions. Evidence suggested signicant improvements in balance, cognitive function, muscle strength, and psychological health. IVR interventions also demonstrated potentialinmanagingsymptomssuchasstressurinaryincontinence,pelvic oor dysfunction,anxiety,andhot ashes,contributingtoimprovedoverallwell-being Conclusion: IVR offers a promising, non-pharmaceutical solution to improve menopausal women’s quality of life by effectively addressing physical and emotional symptoms.
Review Article
English
P. 79-85
