To investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms in peri- and postmenopausal women in Eastern China.
Key Findings:
Vasomotor symptoms were the most prevalent, reported by 76.6% of participants.
High frequencies were also observed for sexual dysfunction (72.4%), fatigue (72.0%), insomnia (71.8%), and mood swings (66.3%).
Significant positive correlations were found between BMI and the severity of vasomotor symptoms, mood swings, sexual dysfunction, and urinary symptoms.
Women with obesity had significantly higher scores for vasomotor, sexual, and urinary symptoms compared to women of normal weight.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
Small effect sizes and cross-sectional design limit the interpretation of findings.
The study may not generalize to populations outside Eastern China.
Conclusion:
The study highlights the relationship between BMI and the severity of specific menopausal symptoms.
