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Menopause Symptoms Affect Work Performance in Japanese Women

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Middle-aged Japanese women with menopausal symptoms struggle to maintain work performance, resulting in increased presenteeism and absenteeism. A recent study has shed light on this issue, highlighting the need for better support and treatment for these women.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that 58.4% of working women with menopausal symptoms in Japan experienced moderate-to-severe symptoms, with 46.8% having somatic symptoms, 61.0% psychological symptoms, and 28.4% urogenital symptoms.
  • Among the study population, 45.5% were unable to cope with their menopausal symptoms, with 44.1% visiting medical facilities and 63.6% visiting a gynecologist.
  • The respondents' satisfaction rate with their gynecologist was 68.8%, and more than 50% of the women had moderate or severe menopausal symptoms.
  • The study concluded that middle-aged women require support, emphasizing the importance of adequate treatment and support systems for menopausal women.
  • The research suggests that 50% of working women with menopausal symptoms are coping well, indicating a potential need for more effective treatment options.

Statistics:

  • 58.4% of Japanese working women with menopausal symptoms experienced moderate-to-severe symptoms.
  • 46.8% of the study population had somatic symptoms, while 61.0% experienced psychological symptoms.
  • 28.4% of the women had urogenital symptoms.
  • 45.5% were unable to cope with their menopausal symptoms.
  • 44.1% of the women visited medical facilities.
  • 63.6% of the women visited a gynecologist.
  • The respondents' satisfaction rate with their gynecologist was 68.8%.
  • 50% or more had moderate or severe menopausal symptoms.

Sources:

  • Katsuhiko Miki et al. (2025). Treatment-Seeking Behaviors Among Japanese Working Women With Menopausal Symptoms. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 51(10).
  • University of Tokushima Graduate School, Institute of Health Biosciences, Tokushima, Japan.
  • Takeshi Iwasa, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tokushima Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan.
  • Additional authors for the research include Riyo Kinouchi, Hiroshi Ishikawa, Hirokazu Uemura, Toshifumi Takahashi, Yoshiko Mochizuki, Kaori Koga, Seiichiro Tateishi, Yoshihisa Fujino, Shigeo Horie, and Toshiyuki Yasui.

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