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February 11, 2026BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Beyond Pain—Associations Between Menstrual Symptoms, Work Productivity and Quality of Life: A Large‐Scale Web‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study

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MNMaika NariaiThe University of TokyoOWOsamu Wada-HiraikeTama UniversityYEYuki EnomotoThe University of Tokyo

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Cross-sectional study analyses the impact of menstrual symptoms on work productivity and quality of life in women.

Key Points

  • The aim is to analyze how menstrual symptoms affect work productivity and quality of life in women.
  • Used the menstrual distress questionnaire (mMDQ) to assess symptoms severity.
  • Assessed work productivity using the WPAI-GH questionnaire.
  • Measured quality of life with the SF-36v2 survey.
  • Compared results between women with severe and normal mMDQ scores.
  • 23% of women reported severe menstrual symptoms (mMDQ score ≥ 103).
  • Overall work impairment was 30% higher in women with severe symptoms.
  • Severe menstrual symptoms were linked to increased absenteeism and presenteeism.
  • Negative affect was associated with lower mental quality of life.

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Nariai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1c46267fb587c655e9a3https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.70178
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