Cross-sectional study of the association of menopausal symptoms with presenteeism among female employees of a Japanese company.

Objective: This study examined the impact of menopausal symptoms on presenteeism among middle-aged female workers.

Methods: 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 (MRS). Logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between menopausal symptoms and presenteeism.

Results: Menopausal symptoms were significantly associated with presenteeism. The odds ratio (OR) for severe total MRS 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).

Conclusion: Menopausal symptoms are a significant workplace health issue that should be addressed through targeted policies and support to maintain employee performance.