Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Marital Satisfaction and Distress Tolerance in Women with Premature Menopause
International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture January 1, 2024 Elahe Geraeeli Moshkabadi, Mahsa Fallahnezhad
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) improved marital satisfaction and distress tolerance in women with premature menopause. In a quasi-experimental study, 30 women aged 35–45 were randomly assigned to eight 90-minute MBSR sessions or a control group. Those receiving MBSR showed significantly greater gains in both outcomes at post-test, and the effects remained stable at one-month follow-up. The authors suggest MBSR may help address emotional and relational challenges linked to premature menopause.