Factors Associated With Menopause Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
BJOGMay 6, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology
Janice Hoang, Kathryn Halliday, Deborah Allen et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined factors associated with menopausal symptoms in women aged 40-60. The analysis included 61 studies and found that Black women had higher odds of vasomotor symptoms (OR 1.65) compared to White women, while Asian women had lower odds (OR 0.40). Socio-demographic factors like education and income also influenced symptom presence.
Key findings
- Black women had higher odds of vasomotor symptom presence (OR 1.65) compared to White women.
- Asian women had lower odds of vasomotor symptom presence (OR 0.40).
- Higher education was associated with increased presence of vasomotor symptoms (OR 1.31).
- Smoking and obesity were linked to both presence and severity of vasomotor symptoms.
Why it matters
Understanding the socio-demographic and behavioral factors influencing menopausal symptoms can help clinicians provide more personalized care and improve symptom management for their patients.