Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Maturitas is an international multidisciplinary peer reviewed scientific journal of midlife health and beyond, publishing original research, reviews, consensus statements and guidelines, and mini-reviews. It is the official journal of the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) and is affiliated with the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS). The journal covers postreproductive health in both genders across basic science, clinical care, and social care.
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Impact Factor
3.6
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0378-5122
eISSN
1873-4111
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 4170 excluding taxes for all articles published open access; no open access publication fee under the subscription model.
Submission Instructions
Maturitas accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings objectives, study design, main outcome measures, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript
Original Articles must be 2000-3000 words. Original Articles must be structured as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References. Article highlights are required at submission and must consist of 3 to 5 bullet points.
References
Original Articles may include up to 30 references. References cited in the article must also appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images. All tables must be cited in the manuscript, numbered consecutively, and include captions and table notes below the table body.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Review Articles must be 2000 to 3000 words. The manuscript must include clearly defined and numbered sections, a methods section, an introduction stating why the topic is important and the review objectives, and a conclusion covering clinical implications and the need for additional research. 1 to 6 English keywords, 3 to 5 article highlights, and a completed declarations tool are required.
References
Review Articles must include 30 to 50 references. References cited in the article must appear in the reference list and vice versa, and citations to papers in non-peer-reviewed supplements should be avoided.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be supplied as separate files or editable text, and tables must not be submitted as images. All tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, with table notes below the table body.
Mini-Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Mini-Reviews must be 2000-3000 words. The manuscript must include clearly defined and numbered sections, with an introduction stating the importance and objectives of the review, a methods section describing the search strategy and material sources, and a conclusion covering clinical implications and the need for further research. Article highlights are required, and the manuscript should include 3 to 5 bullet points, 1 to 6 English keywords, and a declarations tool completion for competing interests, while substantive contributors should be acknowledged.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 100 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. The text should be structured as Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion. Article highlights are required, and the manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords in English.
References
Short Communications may include five references.
Figures & Tables
Short Communications may include no more than one table or illustration. Figures and tables must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. All tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, and figures or tables must comply with the journal's separate-file and editable-text requirements.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor should be no longer than 250 words. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights are required and must consist of 3 to 5 bullet points.
References
Any references cited within the article must also be present in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables
Figures, images, diagrams and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text, numbered consecutively, cited in the manuscript, include captions and notes below the table body, and figures must be supplied as separate files.
Consensus Statements
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. It must be concise and factual.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights are required and must consist of 3 to 5 bullet points, and authors must use 1 to 6 English keywords and complete the declarations tool.
References
All in-text citations must appear in the reference list and all reference list entries must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images, and figures, images, diagrams, and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files with the manuscript. Tables must be numbered consecutively, include captions, and have notes below the table body, and specific features within an image must not be enhanced, obscured, moved, removed, or introduced.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be concise and factual, but whether it is structured is not stated.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights are required at submission, and authors must provide 1 to 6 English keywords.
References
Any references cited in the article must appear in the reference list, and any references in the list must be cited in the article.
Figures & Tables
Figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images. All tables must be cited in the manuscript, numbered consecutively, and include captions, while figures must be supplied separately and any generative AI use in images must be disclosed in captions.
Recent Publications
Anal incontinence and menopause
Ipek Betul Ozcivit Erkan, Gabriele Naldini, Tommaso Simoncini, Cemal Tamer Erel
10.1016/j.maturitas.2026.109071
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Mobility limitation trajectories and longitudinal changes in delayed recall in midlife and later life: A multicohort study
Jingyi Xie, Bin Wang
10.1016/j.maturitas.2026.109046
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Diagnosis and management of androgen excess presenting after menopause
Andrés E. Ortiz-Flores, Manuel Luque-Ramírez, Héctor F. Escobar-Morreale
10.1016/j.maturitas.2026.109037
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Prevalence of, and factors associated with, urogenital pelvic floor disorders among women from a refugee-background: A cross-sectional study
Maryam Jahangirifar, Susan R. Davis, Ensieh Fooladi, Rakibul M. Islam
10.1016/j.maturitas.2026.109038
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Proof corrections are requested within 2 days.
Reformat to Maturitas using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access publication requires an APC of USD 4170 excluding taxes for all article types. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.
Reformat to Maturitas using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
Estrogen and related hormone effects
Bone health and osteoporosis research
Hormonal and reproductive studies
Phytoestrogen effects and research
Sex and Gender in Healthcare
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Ovarian function and disorders
Cancer Risks and Factors
Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Endometriosis Research and Treatment
Uterine Myomas and Treatments
Menstrual Health and Disorders
Bone health and treatments
Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
Cancer survivorship and care
Vitamin D Research Studies
Gynecological conditions and treatments
Frailty in Older Adults
Nutritional Studies and Diet
Health and Wellbeing Research