NCT07332065

The Effects of Mandala Coloring on Women During Menopause

The Effect of Mandala Coloring on Menopausal Symptoms, Sexual Quality of Life, and Self-Esteem in Women During the Menopause Period

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 70 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 40 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this clinical study is to determine the effect of mandala coloring on menopausal symptoms, sexual quality of life, and self-esteem in women during menopause period. The main questions the study aims to answer are as follows: 1. Does mandala coloring reduce the severity of menopausal symptoms in women? 2. Is there an increase in self-esteem levels among women who participate in mandala coloring after the intervention? 3. Is there an increase in the quality of sexual life among women who participate in mandala coloring after the intervention? Researchers will compare the intervention group (those who participated in mandala coloring) with the control group (those who did not participate in any intervention) to evaluate the effectiveness of mandala coloring. Participants * Participants in the intervention group will attend 30-minute mandala coloring sessions once a week for 4 weeks. * Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention during the same period. * Both groups will be assessed using a questionnaire at the beginning of the study and at the end of the 4th week (pre-test/post-test).

Detailed description

Menopause is a natural, biological process that marks the end of a woman's fertile years. Every woman's menopause is unique. The experience, severity, duration, and physical and psychological effects of menopause are all unique. During this period, women must contend with both the processes of aging and the hormonal changes that occur during menopause. These changes can sometimes negatively impact an individual's life, reducing their quality of life. Menopausal symptoms can often appear one to two years before their last menstrual period and up to 15 years afterward. These symptoms, such as decreased sexual desire, decreased estrogen levels, mood disorders, illnesses associated with menstruation, decreased genital sensation, vaginal dryness, physical discomfort, and bone loss, can lead to a loss of sexual desire and alienate a person from their partner. This, in turn, leads to a decrease in self-esteem, a feeling of unease about one's own characteristics and ongoing physical and psychological changes. Consequently, individuals' anxiety levels increase, and their ability to cope with symptoms decreases. Studies have highlighted the benefits of alternative methods for coping with anxiety in women undergoing menopause. Music therapy and art therapy are examples. Studies have also demonstrated the therapeutic effects of mandala coloring, an art therapy activity. This study aims to examine the effects of mandala coloring on menopausal symptoms, quality of sexual life, and self-esteem in menopausal women.

Conditions

• Menopause
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Activity
• Women
• Menopause Symptoms

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Mandala coloring	Mandala coloring is a structured creative art activity based on colouring mandala shapes, which consist of circular and symmetrical patterns, increasing focus and promoting relaxation. As one of the art therapies, mandala colouring can have a therapeutic effect on individuals.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-01-20
• Primary completion: 2026-02-20
• Completion: 2026-06-20
• First posted: 2026-01-12
• Last updated: 2026-01-12