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Associations between menopause and body image: A systematic review
Coralie Vincent1,2,3, Alexandra M Bodnaruc2,3,4, Denis Prud'homme3,4,5
1Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Women'S Health (London, England)
|November 23, 2023
Summary
Menopausal symptoms are linked to negative body image in middle-aged women. More research is needed on menopausal stages and hormones
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- The menopausal transition presents biological and psychosocial challenges, potentially increasing vulnerability to body image concerns in middle-aged women.
- Understanding the relationship between menopause and body image is crucial for women's well-being during this life stage.
Approach:
- This study conducted a systematic review of observational studies published before March 2023.
- Data were sourced from MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Embase, involving double screening, extraction, and quality assessment.
- Narrative synthesis was employed to summarize the characteristics and results of the included studies.
Key Points:
- A significant association was found between menopausal symptoms and greater body image concerns across six studies.
- Associations between menopausal stages and body image perception were inconsistent across twelve studies.
- Evidence linking reproductive hormone levels to body image was minimal, based on two studies.
Conclusions:
- Menopausal symptoms consistently correlate with more negative body image perceptions.
- Further research is necessary to clarify the roles of menopausal stages and reproductive hormones in body image perception.
- Confirming the directionality of reported associations requires additional investigation, considering the limitations of cross-sectional designs.
Keywords:
appearance evaluationbody dissatisfactionbody imageclimactericmenopausemental healthmidlifewomen’s healthMore Related Videos
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