Clustering Iranian women according to their menopausal severity symptoms and exploring the factors associated with severe categories, using baseline category logit model

Based on these findings, women with underlying diseases, varying levels of physical activity, different income levels, different number of pregnancies, and menopause status in the moderate (Cluster 2) and severe symptomatic groups (Cluster 3) exhibited significant differences compared to those in the mild symptomatic group (Cluster 1). These results underscore the necessity for targeted interventions, such as promoting physical activity and providing mental health support, to alleviate menopausal symptoms. Additionally, further research is essential to identify the causal factors contributing to these symptoms, which could lead to improved care and health policies for women experiencing menopause.