A Cross-sectional Study of the Association of Menopausal Symptoms With Presenteeism Among Female Employees of a Japanese Company.

Abstract

This study examined the impact of menopausal symptoms on presenteeism among middle-aged female workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 among 553 female employees of a Japanese manufacturing company. Menopausal symptoms were assessed using the Menopause Rating Scale. Logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between menopausal symptoms and presenteeism. Menopausal symptoms were significantly associated with presenteeism. The odds ratio (OR) for severe total Menopause Rating Scale scores was 19.71 (95% CI: 5.23-74.35). Psychological symptoms had the highest OR, at 94.50 (95% CI: 12.22-730.67), followed by somatic (OR = 3.80, 95% CI: 1.04-13.88) and urogenital symptoms (OR = 4.48, 95% CI: 1.64-12.25). Menopausal symptoms are a significant workplace health issue that should be addressed through targeted policies and support to maintain employee performance.