Purpose: Menopause as a universal phenomenon is influenced by social norms so that women's experiences during menopausal transition are related to the social values and cultural symbols. This qualitative study was conducted to discover the Iranian women's experiences of encountering menopause.Materials and Methods: In this grounded theory study 27 women living in Mashhad and Gonabad, North East of Iran, from May 2013 to July, 2016 were selected using purposive and theoretical sampling. Semi structured in-depth interviews were conducted for data collection until data saturation was achieved. Data was analyzed using Strauss and Corbin's (1998) recommended method through open, axial and selective coding. MAXQDA 2007 software was used for organizing data and managing the process of analysis.Results: The analysis revealed the core category of "moving from uncertainty toward acceptance". The interrelated categories subsumed under the core category included challenging aging, observing the symptoms of menopause, responding to the menopausal symptoms, understanding the need for preparation, and assessing the right time to prepare.Conclusion: Moving from uncertainty toward acceptance was identified as the core concept in the Iranian women's experiences of encountering menopause. Modifying the beliefs of people about menopause and aging as well as increasing their knowledge and information about menopause can help women to experience the menopausal transition with more ease.

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“从不确定性转向接受”：一项基础理论研究，旨在探讨伊朗妇女遭遇更年期的经历。

目的：绝经是一种普遍现象，受社会规范的影响，因此，妇女在绝经过渡期的经历与社会价值观和文化象征有关。该定性研究旨在发现伊朗妇女更年期的经历。材料与方法：在这项扎根的理论研究中，从2013年5月至2016年7月在伊朗东北部的马什哈德和戈纳巴德选择了27名妇女，这些研究均采用目的和理论方法采样。进行半结构化深度访谈以收集数据，直到达到数据饱和为止。使用Strauss和Corbin（1998）推荐的方法通过开放，轴向和选择性编码对数据进行了分析。MAXQDA 2007软件用于组织数据和管理分析过程。分析揭示了“从不确定性转向接受”的核心类别。核心类别下的相互关联的类别包括挑战性衰老，观察更年期症状，应对更年期症状，了解准备的必要性以及评估合适的准备时间。结论：从不确定性转向接受是核心伊朗妇女遭遇更年期的经历中的概念。改变人们对绝经和衰老的观念，增加人们对绝经的知识和信息，可以帮助妇女更轻松地体验绝经过渡。观察更年期症状，对更年期症状做出反应，了解准备的必要性并评估正确的准备时间。结论：从不确定性转向接受是伊朗妇女遭遇更年期经历的核心概念。改变人们对绝经和衰老的观念，增加人们对绝经的知识和信息，可以帮助妇女更轻松地体验绝经过渡。观察更年期症状，对更年期症状做出反应，了解准备的必要性并评估合适的准备时间。结论：从不确定性转向接受是伊朗妇女遭遇更年期经历的核心概念。改变人们对绝经和衰老的观念，以及增加人们对绝经的知识和信息，可以帮助妇女更轻松地体验绝经过渡。