Prevalence and impact of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause among Nordic women: Subgroup analysis from an international cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and impact of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) on quality of life, sleep, work, and daily activities. We also assessed treatment patterns for VMS, lifestyle changes to mitigate VMS, and attitudes toward available treatments and menopause.

Material and methods

Women from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden aged 40-65 years completed an online survey as part of a larger multinational study. The primary outcome, prevalence of moderate to severe VMS, was assessed in postmenopausal women. Secondary outcomes, including the impact of VMS on quality of life (Menopause-Specific Quality of Life [MENQoL] questionnaire), sleep (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System [PROMIS] Sleep Dis

SUBMITTER: Hirschberg AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12283168 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature