Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample female adults ages 18 and older (or ages 18-59 in 1992) who do not have menstrual periods, MENSURGSTOP reports whether the reason the respondent's periods stopped was surgery.
MENSURGSTOP was first introduced in 1987. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.
Comparability
Slight changes in the universe and survey wording may affect comparability over time. In 1987, this question was asked of sample female adults ages 18 and older. In 1992, it was asked of sample female adults ages 18-59 (see Universe Tab for more details). In 1992, respondents who no longer had, or had never had, menstrual periods were asked if this was "due to surgery, such as a hysterectomy". In 1987, they were asked if this was "due to surgery", but were not prompted about hysterectomies. As a result of these changes, researchers should use caution when making comparisons between years.
Changes in survey design (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. Data users are reminded to use the prescribed IHIS weights in their analyses.
Universe
- 1987: Female sample persons age 18+ who do not have menstrual periods.
- 1992: Half of female sample persons age 18-59 in quarters 1 and 2 and in 2 weeks of quarter 3 who do not have menstrual periods (excluded from CAEP supplement).
Availability
- 1987, 1992
Weights
- 1987, 1992 : SAMPWEIGHT
