Liu C, Zhang Z, Meng T
… +6 more, Li C, Wang B, Guo X, Chen J, Wang H, Liu Z
Women Health
· 2025 Sep · PMID 41047515
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The risk of depression increases significantly in women after menopause. Therefore, it is particularly important to identify and intervene early in postmenopausal depression. The aim of this study was to assess the relat...The risk of depression increases significantly in women after menopause. Therefore, it is particularly important to identify and intervene early in postmenopausal depression. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between cardiometabolic index (CMI) and depression in postmenopausal women. A cross-sectional study was conducted by collecting information from the 2005-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Multiple linear regression models were used to investigate the association between CMI and depression among postmenopausal women. Threshold effects analyses and fitted smoothed curves were used to describe nonlinear associations. In addition, interaction tests and subgroup analyses were performed.A total of 956 individuals participated in this study and their mean age was 64.67 ± 9.17 years. CMI was positively associated with postmenopausal depression in a fully corrected model [OR = 1.35 (1.05, 1.77), = .0202]. Our study found that postmenopausal women with higher CMI were at greater risk of depression. Subgroup analyses found a stronger positive correlation between CMI and depression in postmenopausal women who had experienced a stroke and a higher number of pregnancies ( for interaction < 0.05).We found a non-linear association between postmenopausal depression and CMI ( for log likelihood ratio < 0.05). In addition, our study found that CMI was a better predictor of postmenopausal depression than WWI.Increased CMI is associated with an increased risk of postmenopausal depression.CMI can be used as a new anthropometric measure for predicting postmenopausal depression with greater predictive power than the WWI.
Nogueira Neto J, Santos Silva TG, Bottentuit Nogueira M
… +4 more, Lira LLF, Rodrigues de Sousa Gomes LM, Rosa E Silva JC, da Cunha Leal P
Women Health
· 2025 Sep · PMID 40984724
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Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating condition that mainly affects women, characterized as noncyclical pain that lasts more than 6 months and can be triggered by factors such as a history of sexual abuse. This stu...Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating condition that mainly affects women, characterized as noncyclical pain that lasts more than 6 months and can be triggered by factors such as a history of sexual abuse. This study aimed to verify the prevalence of sexual abuse in women with and without CPP and to describe the primary screening tools for this occurrence. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted with Case-Control studies, on the PubMed, Embase and Scielo platforms between 2010 and 2024. Seven articles were eligible for analysis. A high prevalence of sexual abuse was observed in this review in women with CPP. However, only three studies observed a statistically significant difference compared to the control in their results, which ranged from 20 to 55 percent. In the meta-analysis of prevalence, 968 participants with CPP were evaluated, and 28 percent had a history of sexual abuse, 33 percent in childhood, and 26 percent in adulthood. Compared with 956 controls, sexual abuse was 2.33 times more frequent in this population [95 percent CI: 1.82-2.97; < .001]. The studies individually diverged on sexual abuse in women with CPP. However, the meta-analysis observed that this history is significantly prevalent in women with CPP, both in childhood and in adulthood.
Women Health
· 2025 Sep · PMID 40970690
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Nigeria has the highest population in sub-Saharan Africa and low contraceptive use, leading to high maternal and child mortality rates. The study's purpose is to examine how significantly others influence women's attitud...Nigeria has the highest population in sub-Saharan Africa and low contraceptive use, leading to high maternal and child mortality rates. The study's purpose is to examine how significantly others influence women's attitudes and decisions regarding family planning (FP). A cross-sectional study involving 2,433 ever-married women of reproductive age across Nigeria was carried out using a three-stage sampling technique. Descriptive and inferential analyses using a binary logistic regression model were used to model the impact of significant others. Support from significant others varied, with 54.6 percent receiving support from husbands and lower rates from mothers, mothers-in-law, and the community. Factors like Islam, rural living, lack of education, unemployment, and early marriage negatively impacted women's experiences, while Christianity, urban living, education, delayed marriage, and male children had positive effects. Women experiencing positive impacts were three times more likely to use FP (OR = 3.041; CI = 2.507-3.690). The study highlights the importance of advocating for gender equality in education, women's empowerment, and job access to improve family planning decisions among women. Strengthening family planning uptake in Nigeria requires engaging significant others, especially husbands and community leaders, while empowering vulnerable women through educational and culturally sensitive health interventions.
Women Health
· 2025 Sep · PMID 40925919
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This study compared the pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) symptoms, knowledge level and quality of life inwomen with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and healthy. The study included 30 SSc and 30 healthy women. The presence and sev...This study compared the pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) symptoms, knowledge level and quality of life inwomen with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and healthy. The study included 30 SSc and 30 healthy women. The presence and severity of PFD symptoms were evaluated using the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20) (Subscales: Pelvic Organ Prolapse Distress Inventory-6 (POPDI-6), Colorectal-Anal Distress Inventory-8 (CRADI-8), and Urinary Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6)). The impact of PFD on women's lives was evaluated using the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-7 (PFIQ-7). Participants' knowledge levels were assessed using the Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire (PIKQ) and the Anal Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire (AIKQ). The SSc group scored significantly higher than controls across all measures: PFIQ-7, POPDI-6, CRADI-8, UDI-6, and PFDI-20 ( < .005). SSc group also knew less about PFD treatment and management strategies compared to controls ( < .05). In women with SSc, knowledge levels about the pelvic floor were lower and PFD severity was higher than in healthy women. Integrating PFD education into routine rehabilitation for women with scleroderma may help improve quality of life.
Women Health
· 2025 Sep · PMID 40910512
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Domestic violence (DV) is a global public health and social issue with serious physical and psychological consequences. The incidence of DV rose significantly during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Healthcare professionals (HCPs...Domestic violence (DV) is a global public health and social issue with serious physical and psychological consequences. The incidence of DV rose significantly during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Healthcare professionals (HCPs), especially in emergency departments, are often the first point of contact for victims and play a crucial role in identification and intervention. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of HCPs in emergency departments toward DV against Jordanian women during the COVID-19 lockdown. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among a convenience sample of 453 HCPs. The majority of HCPs demonstrated good knowledge of DV (79.7 percent) and a generally positive attitude toward assisting victims (77 percent). Most HCPs (90.1 percent) considered DV a significant healthcare issue. Knowledge levels differed significantly across forms of violence, with higher awareness of psychological (F = 3.37, < .05), physical (F = 2.53, < .05), and sexual abuse (F = 6.10, < .001), but not deprivation or neglect (F = 1.83, > .05). While HCPs in Jordanian emergency departments generally show good knowledge and attitudes toward DV, gaps remain in recognizing nonphysical forms of abuse. Tailored training programs and structured protocols are needed to enhance identification, support, and referral practices in both routine and crisis contexts, such as pandemics.
Babakhanian M, Gharizadeh M, Ghazanfarpour M
… +4 more, Miraliakbari K, Maliheh K, Yaghoubi T, Chang YC
Women Health
· 2025 Sep · PMID 40899599
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This study aimed to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Attitude Toward Menopause (ATM) Checklist within the Iranian cultural context. Data were collected in 2017 from a total of 700 postmenopausal wo...This study aimed to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Attitude Toward Menopause (ATM) Checklist within the Iranian cultural context. Data were collected in 2017 from a total of 700 postmenopausal women residing in Semnan and Khorasan Razavi provinces. Content validity was assessed by a panel of eight experts using the Lawshe method and Content Validity Index (CVI), resulting in the elimination of 11 items that did not meet the required thresholds. Internal consistency analysis yielded a Cronbach's alpha of 0.69, indicating acceptable reliability. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), conducted on a randomly selected subsample of 350 participants (mean age = 55.45, = 5.58), supported a five-factor structure explaining 48 percent of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the remaining 350 participants validated the revised 18-item model, with fit indices demonstrating an acceptable model fit (χ/df = 2.21, CFI = 0.90, GFI = 0.91, RMSEA = 0.059). These findings suggest that the culturally adapted ATM Checklist is a valid and reliable tool for assessing attitudes toward menopause among Iranian women. Further studies are recommended to confirm its applicability across diverse subpopulations.
Women Health
· 2025 Aug · PMID 40888129
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply ingrained cultural practice in many regions of sub-Saharan Africa, involving the partial or complete removal of external genitalia for non-medical purposes. It is estimated tha...Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply ingrained cultural practice in many regions of sub-Saharan Africa, involving the partial or complete removal of external genitalia for non-medical purposes. It is estimated that millions of women are affected by this. Despite global attempts to eradicate this behavior, it continues to be prevalent, causing severe psychological and social repercussions for those affected. Noteworthy effects encompass anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, infections, and complications related to childbirth. The purpose of this scoping review, conducted against this background, was to comprehensively examine and synthesize the available research on the psychosocial effects of FGM in sub-Saharan Africa, while also identifying key themes and gaps in the literature. To incorporate the latest research, the review encompassed a ten-year period from 2014 to 2024. The study adopted the Arksey and O'Malley methodology and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines for comprehensive analysis and reporting. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms, Boolean keywords, and truncations were utilized to search relevant studies in selected databases. The consulted databases included Academic Search Ultimate, APA PsycArticles, APA PsycInfo, Global Health, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, MEDLINE, and Taylor and Francis Online. The identified studies were crosschecked by conducting a manual search on Google Scholar and Google. The results showed that victims of FGM experience numerous negative psychosocial consequences. Community-based education programs, support groups for victims, increased resources, sensitively trained healthcare professionals, and strict enforcement of FGM laws are all essential in addressing this conundrum. Conducting longitudinal studies is suggested to track victims' long-term psychosocial effects.
Blanco-Martínez N, Varela S, Ayán-Pérez C
… +1 more, Diz-Gómez JC
Women Health
· 2025 Aug · PMID 40882145
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Endometriosis affects approximately 10 percent of women of reproductive age. Although physical activity has shown beneficial effects for managing endometriosis-related symptoms, women with this condition often engage in...Endometriosis affects approximately 10 percent of women of reproductive age. Although physical activity has shown beneficial effects for managing endometriosis-related symptoms, women with this condition often engage in lower levels of activity. This study aimed to assess physical activity levels and identify perceived barriers to exercise among women diagnosed with endometriosis. A cross-sectional study was conducted using online questionnaires distributed through endometriosis associations in Spain. Participants ( = 154, mean age: 39 ± 7 years) completed the Barriers to Being Active Quiz (BBAQ) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Sociodemographic and clinical data were also collected to explore potential associations between symptoms and activity patterns. The most prevalent barriers were lack of energy (68.2 percent) and lack of willpower (50.0 percent). Lack of energy was significantly associated with pain, dysmenorrhea, fatigue, and depression, and emerged as the primary limiting factor. Despite reporting moderate-to-high levels of physical activity, as defined by IPAQ criteria - moderate (≥600 MET-min/week) or high (≥1,500 MET-min/week with vigorous activity ≥ 3 days/week, or ≥ 3,000 MET-min/week with activity on ≥ 7 days/week) - symptoms such as pain (79.2 percent) and fatigue (79.9 percent) remained prevalent. Psychological and physical symptoms, especially fatigue and depression, significantly influence exercise participation among women with endometriosis. These findings underscore the need for tailored strategies to address perceived barriers and promote sustained physical activity in this population. Integrating psychological support and individualized exercise guidance, and pain management interventions, may enhance adherence and long-term outcomes.
Women Health
· 2025 Aug · PMID 40853784
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The United States Food and Drug Administration approved human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection in a healthcare setting as a cervical cancer screening approach in May 2024. It is therefore important to examine women's...The United States Food and Drug Administration approved human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection in a healthcare setting as a cervical cancer screening approach in May 2024. It is therefore important to examine women's acceptability of this approach. We conducted an online survey in September 2024 with a national sample of women ages 45-65 from the United States ( = 296). Logistic regression identified correlates of participants' willingness to use HPV self-collection in a healthcare setting. Overall, 64.4 percent of participants were willing to use HPV self-collection in a healthcare setting if it was free or covered by insurance, while 23.9 percent were willing if it cost $150 out of pocket. Participants were more willing to use HPV self-collection for free if they had some form of health insurance (odds ratio [OR] = 3.49, 95 percent confidence interval [CI]: 1.25-9.71), had a routine medical checkup within the last year (OR = 3.50, 95 percent CI: 1.42-8.62), or reported a higher perceived likelihood of cervical cancer (OR = 1.93, 95 percent CI: 1.18-3.17). In summary, most women are willing to use HPV self-collection in a healthcare setting if it is free or covered by health insurance. Our findings can guide future programs that include HPV self-collection in a healthcare setting to increase cervical cancer screening.
Women Health
· 2025 Aug · PMID 40745944
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This study analyzes the media coverage of HPV vaccines in Taiwan from 2005 to 2018, with a focus on adherence to World Health Organization (WHO) media guidelines and the influence of election cycles on reporting patterns...This study analyzes the media coverage of HPV vaccines in Taiwan from 2005 to 2018, with a focus on adherence to World Health Organization (WHO) media guidelines and the influence of election cycles on reporting patterns. A content analysis of 911 articles from four major newspapers revealed peaks in 2008, 2014, and 2018 election years, coinciding with vaccines policy rollouts. Most articles (78 percent) appeared in national news sections, with medical professionals cited in 36.3 percent of cases. Coverage primarily emphasized vaccine policy (36.3 percent) and health education (36.4 percent), with 83 percent of articles portraying HPV vaccination positively and 88 percent explicitly endorsing it. However, only 42 percent adhered to WHO's media communication guidelines, and headlines often misaligned with article content. These findings highlight the media's advocacy role during key political and public health events, while underscoring the need for improved journalistic practices to ensure accurate, guideline-consistent vaccine communication.
Women Health
· 2025 Aug · PMID 40737185
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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of zinc supplementation for alleviating premenstrual symptoms (PMS) in women of reproductive age. A literature search was conducted across six elect...This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of zinc supplementation for alleviating premenstrual symptoms (PMS) in women of reproductive age. A literature search was conducted across six electronic databases. Five randomized controlled trials were included in the qualitative synthesis and four were eligible for meta-analysis. All studies had some concerns for risk of bias. The certainty of the evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation framework. Zinc supplementation reduced total PMS scores and emotional symptoms with moderate certainty of evidence, while physical symptoms were supported by low certainty of evidence. Meta-analyses revealed that zinc supplementation significantly reduced total PMS scores (Hedges's g = -0.384), emotional symptoms (g = -0.347), and physical symptoms (g = -0.512), all favoring the intervention. Sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of results for the total and emotional domains, but the effect sizes for physical symptoms were moderately influenced by individual studies. In conclusion, zinc supplementation shows promise as a non-pharmacological intervention for reducing PMS. However, its generalizability is limited by the small number of trials and methodological heterogeneity. Further, multicenter RCTs with standardized protocols are warranted to establish clinical utility and explore dose - response relationships.
Women Health
· 2025 Aug · PMID 40728198
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Endometriosis has been linked to several systemic complications, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), atrial fibrillation (AF), heart failure (HF), hypertension, stroke, and ischemic stroke. The potential causal relat...Endometriosis has been linked to several systemic complications, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), atrial fibrillation (AF), heart failure (HF), hypertension, stroke, and ischemic stroke. The potential causal relationship between endometriosis and these diseases remains poorly understood. This Mendelian randomization (MR) study employed two-sample analyses to explore the associations between endometriosis and disease outcomes using data from large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS). The primary analysis method was the inverse variance weighted (IVW) method, which was supplemented by weighted median, weighted mode, and MR Egger methods. Our primary analysis revealed no significant causal association between endometriosis and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, including CVD, HF, stroke, ischemic stroke, and hypertension. Despite initial indications of a possible genetic link between endometriosis and AF (OR = 132.357; 95 percent CI: 1.126 -15,551.291; = .045), this association was not robust. Sensitivity tests, including the "leave-one-out" analysis, showed the results to be unstable, and MR-weighted median analyses confirmed the lack of consistency in these findings. This MR study does not support a causal role of endometriosis in major cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases. The unstable association with AF may reflect residual pleiotropy or limited power, underscoring the need for validation in larger, diverse cohorts.
Women Health
· 2025 Aug · PMID 40696907
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Fear of childbirth is a common concern among primiparous women and may negatively affect their confidence and birth preferences. This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of positive birth story videos on chi...Fear of childbirth is a common concern among primiparous women and may negatively affect their confidence and birth preferences. This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of positive birth story videos on childbirth fear, self-efficacy, and birth beliefs. A total of 120 primiparous women between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation were randomly assigned to an intervention group ( = 60), which attended four weekly digital storytelling workshops featuring positive birth videos, or a control group ( = 60), which received routine antenatal education. Measures were taken at baseline, four weeks post-intervention, and within 24 hours postpartum. At baseline, both groups had similar scores in fear of childbirth, childbirth self-efficacy, and birth beliefs ( > .05). After the intervention, the intervention group had significantly lower mean scores for fear of childbirth (18.17 ± 3.51) compared to the control group (55.12 ± 7.23). Their beliefs in a medicalized birth process were also lower (22.12 ± 4.19 vs. 24.87 ± 2.91), while childbirth self-efficacy (288.77 ± 13.49 vs. 248.13 ± 15.30) and beliefs in a natural birth process (24.73 ± 3.46 vs. 18.27 ± 2.73) were significantly higher ( < .001 for all). These findings suggest that integrating digital storytelling with positive birth narratives into antenatal education may effectively reduce fear of childbirth and enhance women's self-efficacy and preference for physiological birth.
Alves Fernandes L, da Cruz ALB, Palmeira Nascimento Cerqueira A
… +9 more, Umeda AS, Luz Silva RM, Fernandes Cariús L, Souza Santana C, de Oliveira Andrade F, Melo de Freitas Santos JP, Ferreira de Almeida Rego F, Tanajura Costa D, Barreto FK
Women Health
· 2025 Jul · PMID 40654264
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Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is associated with several clinical conditions. This study investigates the main challenges faced by women living with HTLV-1, a disproportionately affected population. The stud...Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is associated with several clinical conditions. This study investigates the main challenges faced by women living with HTLV-1, a disproportionately affected population. The study employed analysis of qualitative and quantitative methods from 45 women monitored at the HTLV Reference Center in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, between November 2023 and June 2024. The data were obtained by interviews and questionnaires. The majority of participants were aged between 40 and 59 years (51.1%) and self-identified as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) (66.7%). Notably, 13 (28.9%) of the participants identified psychological issues as the primary impact, often linked to the stigma of sexual transmission and the reluctance to disclose the diagnosis in their affective and family relationships. Furthermore, 20% reported difficulties in daily activities and 11% faced sexual health problems, challenges that, for women, can be exacerbated by issues of autonomy, dependence, and their role in the family environment. Participants also expressed fears related to disease progression and professional challenges. The findings reinforce the urgent need for enhanced and targeted support for women, including social assistance, healthcare services, and increased awareness to combat the stigma surrounding HTLV-1, promoting dignity and quality of life.
Changez MIK, Farhan SA, Ding J
… +4 more, Karimuddin AA, Siddiqi J, Tiwana S, Khosa F
Women Health
· 2025 Jul · PMID 40616286
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The healthcare workforce in the United States (US) has an inequitable representation of women and Underrepresented in Medicine (URIM) groups, including Black or African Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Pacifi...The healthcare workforce in the United States (US) has an inequitable representation of women and Underrepresented in Medicine (URIM) groups, including Black or African Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Pacific Islanders, Hispanic or Latinos, and Asians. Despite almost three decades of equal representation of women students in medical school, the gender disparity persists throughout leadership ranks. Studies have shown that residency recruitment is a limiting factor in diversity in surgery, and systemic changes are needed to increase the representation of minorities and women in the medical and surgical disciplines.Our study used data from the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) to analyze the demographic distribution of surgical faculty at medical schools from 1971 to 2021. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and JupyterLab programs, and a t-test was used to determine significant changes over time. The categories with significant changes were reported, and proportion bar graphs were created. Data was classified into multiple categories.URIM Surgeons have seen an increased representation in Surgical faculty during our study over the past five decades. Still, these trends have not brought them in line with their proportion among the US population. Significant trends in surgical chair positions included a 21% decrease in Whites, a 15% increase in Asians, a 2.4% increase in Blacks, and a 3.8% increase in Hispanics. There were no significant trends for Natives. Significant trends in the academic rank of Professor included a 14% increase in Asians, a 1.1% increase in Blacks, a 1.5% increase in Hispanics, and an 18.4% decrease in Whites. A slight increase among URIM Surgeons is concerning when considering that these trends span from 1971 to 2021.The data showed that White and Asian Surgeons were overrepresented in surgical discipline compared to their proportions among the US population, while Black, Hispanic, and Native Surgeons were underrepresented. This was especially true in higher academic ranks and chair positions. Women were also underrepresented in surgery, with the slowest growth in higher academic ranks and leadership positions.Al.
Aranome AMF, Pereira APL, Okuyama NCM
… +12 more, Trugilo KP, Sena MM, Ferreira RS, Cezar-Dos-Santos F, Couto-Filho JO, Oliveira JN, Castilha EP, Curti RRJ, de Godoy SM, Frantine-Silva W, Guembarovski RL, de Oliveira KB
Women Health
· 2025 Jul · PMID 40610849
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UNLABELLED: The immune system plays a crucial role in determining the resolution or development of cervical pre-malignant lesions that culminate in cervical cancer (CC). A microenvironment with low inflammatory patterns...UNLABELLED: The immune system plays a crucial role in determining the resolution or development of cervical pre-malignant lesions that culminate in cervical cancer (CC). A microenvironment with low inflammatory patterns is often associated with a worse prognosis. AIM: To evaluate polymorphisms rs3087465 in the and rs3761548 in the genes, as well as sociodemographic, reproductive, and sexual behavior data which may be associated with CC development. METHODS: In this cross-sectional case-control study conducted in the northern region of Paraná, Brazil, 134 women (41 cervical cancer patients and 93 controls) were recruited from public health services. DNA samples were extracted from cervical cells, peripheral blood, and tumor tissues and subjected to PCR for confirmation of HPV presence and subsequent genotyping of (rs3087465) and (rs3761548) polymorphisms. RESULTS: Women with limited HPV knowledge, low income, and infrequent preventive exams were at higher risk of CC. Smoking and high parity were also associated with increased risk. Notably, rs3087465 AG/GG genotypes were initially associated with increased risk of CC development. However, these associations were attenuated after adjusting for confounding variables. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that understanding genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors is essential for the prevention and effective treatment of CC.
Women Health
· 2025 Jul · PMID 40568889
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Digital health resources can provide an effective way for women to seek advice and share information. The aim of the current review is to understand the role of digital technologies in accessing digital menopause informa...Digital health resources can provide an effective way for women to seek advice and share information. The aim of the current review is to understand the role of digital technologies in accessing digital menopause information. Six databases were examined for papers considering the use of digital technology in accessing digital information on menopause, published before March 2025. From 1970 papers identified, 14 papers were included in the review. Digital technologies are used to seek further information on the menopause, whether in addition to information provided by healthcare professionals, or to track symptoms or to normalize personal experiences. Trust in the source of the digital menopause information impacts whether it is accessed and how the information received is appraised. The impact of using digital technologies for menopause information was positive, including increased feelings of empowerment, decision making satisfaction, and the facilitation of conversations with others around menopause. However, representation of those who experience menopause was imperative. Overall, women find using digital technologies for menopause to be a positive experience. Future research should address the unique and complementary value of different types of digital technology to support menopause and understand how technologies can be better integrated into discussions with healthcare professionals.