Associations between BMI and menopausal symptoms among Danish nurses: A cross-sectional study
In a large national representative cohort of Danish nurses, higher body mass index was significantly associated with greater severity of menopausal symptoms, particularly psychological and somato-vegetative. These findings highlight the importance of considering weight-related factors when addressing midlife women's health and menopause care.
Authors
- Maarten Van Wijhe
- Marianne Vámosi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7254-1506)
- Simonsen Mk
- Tine Thinggaard
- Louise Polano
Institutions
- Roskilde University (DK)
- Frederiksberg Hospital (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Maturitas
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2026.108859
- Primary Topic
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00