SynthesisWomen's health (London, England)
Associations between menopause and body image: A systematic review.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Out of synchrony with the imagined self: A scoping review of self-concept in premature ovarian insufficiency and early menopause.British journal of health psychology · 2026Article
- Body Image in Women During the Menopausal Transition: Associations with Self-Perceived Attractiveness in Partner Relationships.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Body image and self-attractiveness in a relationship during the menopausal transition: associations with digital media and perceived media influence.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Associations between menopause and body image.Przeglad menopauzalny = Menopause review · 2025Article
- Disordered eating and body dissatisfaction in women with non-natural menopause.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- Addressing Domestic Abuse Among Couples Experiencing Breast or Gynecologic Cancer in Africa.Clinical journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Cultural Determinants of Body Image: What About the Menopausal Transition?Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe menopausal transition involves multiple biological and psychosocial challenges that may render middle-aged women vulnerable to body image concerns.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to summarize evidence on the associations between menopause and body image perception in healthy middle-aged women.
designThis study is a systematic review of observational studies. DATA SOURCES AND
methodsMenopause-related exposure measures included menopausal stages, menopausal symptoms, and reproductive hormone levels during the menopausal transition. Studies investigating body image as an outcome, including through a positive (e.g. body self-esteem) or negative (e.g. body dissatisfaction) lens, were considered eligible. Articles published before March 2023 were identified through MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Embase and underwent double screening, extraction, and quality assessment by two independent investigators. Characteristics and results were summarized using narrative synthesis.
resultsA total of 820 non-duplicate records were identified, with 18 observational studies deemed eligible for inclusion after full-text screening. All studies investigating menopausal symptoms and body image (
conclusionOverall, menopausal symptoms showed relatively consistent associations with a more negative body image perception. Additional research is required to understand the potential role of menopausal stages and reproductive hormone levels in the body image perception of middle-aged women and to confirm the direction of reported associations. REGISTRATION: PROSPERO-CRD42021241637.
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