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Abstract : INTRODUCTION Background: Menopause refers to the permanent interruption of the female reproductive cycle. The word "menopause" literally means the end of the lunar cycle and is made up of the Greek word "pausis" (stop) and the root word "men" (month). This is because the word "menopause" was created to describe changes in women. The cosmic continuation focuses on the female gender. Her roles are constantly changing: her daughter, wife, and mother. Her former mother, she leads and sets the direction of her family association. She has the greatest impact on her family. These changing roles are constantly changing normal physics. Family support affects a woman's physical and mental development. Today women participate in all social, cultural and political spheres. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted at selected areas of Karad taluka. An evaluative research approach with one group pre test post test research design was adopted. 50 premenopausal women selected with simple random sampling technique as per inclusion and exclusion criteria The present study was approved by the Ethical Committee of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University Karad. Tools used like structured knowledge questionnaire and educational intervention was used to educate women. Educational intervention was used by one to one in the form of teaching session by researcher. Informed consent was obtained from study participants. Collected data arranged in Microsoft xl sheet. Data Analysis - Data were analyzed by using the Instat. Results were reported as frequency, percentage, Mean ± SD, ‘𝑡’ test , p values and ANOVA were used. Results: Majority 26 (52%) belonged to 40-45yrs of age. Majority 49(98%) belonged to Hindu religion 31 (62%) having Secondary education. 43 (86%) were House maker. 40 (80%) having monthly income Rs.5000 – 10,000. Majority 38 (76%) are from joint family. 30 (60%) are from urban area. 48(96%) were married. 33(66%) were having two children and maximum 42(84%) were taking mixed type of diet. Majority 17 (34%) were attainted menarche at age of 14 years, majority 39 ( 78%) had normal flow, majority 28 (56%) were having more than 6 days, majority 42 (84%) were having their cycle once in a month, majority 45 (90%) women’s had adopted permanent Family planning method. Pre test knowledge score 8 (16%) having good knowledge score , 35 (70%) average 7 (14%) poor and after intervention post test score was 14(28%) good, 33 (66%) average and 3 (06%) poor knowledge score, ‘t’ value 18.050and p value is less than 0.0001which shows Educational intervention on menopausal symptoms among the premenopausal women was effective in improving in knowledge score. There is no any significant association found between pre-test knowledge score of premenopausal women and socio-demographic data. Conclusion: Most of the women's knowledge was adequate prior to the implementation of the educational intervention. This made it easier for them to learn about the symptoms of menopause and how to treat them. Reason for change and adaptation to change. Clarity of Concepts, Symptoms and Prompts Management revealed by post-test knowledge scores Key worlds: Knowledge, Educational intervention, Menopausal Symptoms, Premenopausal Women