Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Menopause is the official journal of The Menopause Society. It publishes 12 issues per year, is available online-only, carries online ISSN 1530-0374, and is ranked 25/140 in Obstetrics & Gynecology with an Impact Factor of 3.0.
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Subject
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Impact Factor
3
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1072-3714
eISSN
1530-0374
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
There is currently no submission fee. Open access is available for a fee, with the APC charged on acceptance and payable within 30 days; eligible authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may receive a $0.00 APC.
Submission Instructions
Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society 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. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured under the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include, in order, the title page, abstract, text, acknowledgments, references, and if applicable tables, figure legends, and figures. Manuscript must include no more than six key words with the abstract, a two-sentence maximum Table of Contents summary, and an AI use disclosure in the Materials and Methods section if AI tools were used.
References
References should not exceed 75 whenever possible. References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style. References must be numbered in order of first use with Arabic superscript numerals in the text, not alphabetized, list all authors when there are six or fewer or the first three followed by “et al.” when there are seven or more, and include article title, abbreviated journal name, year, volume, page range, and DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the text document. Figure and table legends should be included at the end of the manuscript file, and each figure must be submitted as a separate file.
Basic Science Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include a paragraph at the end of the Discussion under the subheader “Potential Clinical Value” discussing the possible clinical implications of the research. Manuscript must include no more than six keywords with the abstract, a Table of Contents summary of no more than two sentences, and an AI-use disclosure in the Materials and Methods section when AI tools were used.
References
References should not exceed 75 whenever possible. Manuscript must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style. References must be numbered in order of first use with Arabic superscript numerals in the text, not alphabetized, list all authors when there are six or fewer or the first three followed by “et al.” when there are seven or more, and include article title, abbreviated journal name, year, volume, page range, and DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the text document. Figure and table legends must be included at the end of the manuscript file.
Narrative Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the subheaders Importance and Objective, Methods, and Discussion and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript length is typically 2000 to 3500 words maximum. Manuscript should include an Introduction, Methods, Discussion/Observations, and Conclusions, with optional subsections for Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, Assessment and Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis. Manuscript must include a brief Table of Contents summary of no more than two sentences, no more than six key words, and an AI-use disclosure in the Materials and Methods section if AI tools were used.
References
References should number no more than 50 to 75. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of first use using Arabic superscript numerals in the text, not alphabetized, list all authors when there are six or fewer or the first three followed by “et al.” when there are seven or more, and include article title, abbreviated journal name, year, volume, page range, and DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Include no more than 5 tables and/or figures. Text, figures, and tables must be uploaded as separate files, and figures and tables must not be embedded in the text document. Figure and table legends should be included at the end of the manuscript file.
Systematic Reviews Without Meta-Analysis
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Importance, Objective, Evidence Review, Findings, and Conclusions and Relevance.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 3500 words, excluding the abstract, tables, figures, acknowledgments, references, and online-only material. Manuscript must include Introduction and Objective, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions sections, with Methods at 150-250 words, Results at 1000-1250 words, Discussion at approximately 1000 words, and Conclusions as a 2- to 3-sentence summary. Manuscript must include a two-sentence maximum Table of Contents summary, Key Points of 75-100 words with Question, Findings, and Meaning, and an AI use disclosure in the Materials and Methods section if AI tools were used.
References
References must be limited to 50-75. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of first use with Arabic superscript numerals in the text, not alphabetized, list all authors when there are six or fewer or the first three plus et al. when there are seven or more, and include article title, abbreviated journal name, year, volume, page range, and DOI last when available.
Figures & Tables
No more than 5 tables and/or figures may be included in total. Text, tables, and figures must be uploaded as separate files, and figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript text. Figure and table legends must be included at the end of the manuscript file.
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Importance, Objective, Evidence Review, Findings, and Conclusions and Relevance.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 3500 words, excluding the abstract, tables, figures, acknowledgments, references, and online-only material. Manuscript must include an Introduction and Objective section of 150-250 words, a Methods section of 150-250 words, a Results section of 1000-1250 words, a Discussion section of approximately 1000 words, and a Conclusions section with a 2- to 3-sentence summary of the major conclusions. Manuscript must include a two-sentence maximum Table of Contents summary, Key Points of 75-100 words with Question, Findings, and Meaning, and any AI use must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods section with the tool used and how it was used.
References
References must total no more than 50-75. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of first use with Arabic superscript numerals in the text, not alphabetized, list all authors if six or fewer or the first three plus et al. if seven or more, and include article title, abbreviated journal name, year, volume, page range, and DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 tables and/or figures combined is permitted. Text, figures, and tables must be uploaded as separate files, and figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript text. Figure legends must be included at the end of the manuscript file.
Brief Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured under specified headings. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be 9–12 double-spaced pages of text including references. Manuscript must include a two-sentence-or-shorter summary for the Table of Contents. Manuscript must include no more than six keywords with the abstract and must disclose any AI use in the Materials and Methods section, identifying the tool used and how it was used.
References
References should not exceed 75 whenever possible. Manuscript must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style. References must be numbered in order of first citation using Arabic superscript numerals in the text, not alphabetized, list all authors when there are six or fewer or the first three plus et al. when there are seven or more, and include article title, abbreviated journal name, year, volume, page range, and DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include a maximum of two illustrations or tables. Text, figures, and tables must be uploaded as separate files, and figures and tables must not be embedded in the text document. Figure and table legends must be included at the end of the manuscript file.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be 9–12 double-spaced pages of text including references. Manuscript must include a brief Table of Contents summary of no more than two sentences. Include no more than six keywords with the abstract, and any AI use must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods section with the tool used and how it was used.
References
References should not exceed 75 whenever possible. References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style. References must be numbered in order of first use with Arabic superscript numerals in the text, not alphabetized, list all authors if six or fewer or the first three plus “et al.” if seven or more, and include article title, abbreviated journal name, year, volume, page range, and DOI when available.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of two illustrations or tables may be included. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript text. Each figure must be submitted as a separate file and figure and table legends should be placed at the end of the manuscript file.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A brief summary of the study of no more than two sentences is not required.
Manuscript
Letters should not exceed 400 words when possible, excluding references and names or addresses. Letters should be submitted in response to work that has recently been published in Menopause and must be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief.
References
References should not exceed five when possible, and the related article should be one of the five citations. References must follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style. References must be numbered in order of citation using Arabic superscript numerals, not alphabetized, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by “et al.” for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Text, figures, and tables must be uploaded as separate files, and figures and tables must not be imported into the text document.
Recent Publications
Associations of reproductive hormones and stress-related factors with menopausal symptoms
Ieva Brimienė, Monika Šiaudinytė, Erik Ilkevič, Eglė Mazgelytė, Dovilė Karčiauskaitė, Jurgita Songailienė, Andrius Kaminskas, Tomas Petrėnas, Algirdas Utkus, Aurelijus Burokas, Ramunė Grikšienė
10.1097/gme.0000000000002463
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A single session of slow-paced breathing improved cognitive functions and postural control among middle-aged women: a randomized single blinded controlled trial
Karama Masmoudi, Fatma Chaari, Fatma Ben Waer, Haithem Rebai, Sonia Sahli
10.1097/gme.0000000000002470
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Menopausal hormone therapy use among active duty service women
Miranda L. Janvrin, Amanda Banaag, Jill Brown, Katerina Shvartsman, Tracey P. Koehlmoos
10.1097/gme.0000000000002469
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Energy-based interventions for genitourinary syndrome of menopause: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and prospective observational studies
Nicholas L. Zerzan, Nancy Greer, Kristen E. Ullman, Catherine Sowerby, Susan Diem, Kristine Ensrud, Mary L. Forte, Maylen C. Anthony, Adrienne Landsteiner, Mary Butler, Timothy J. Wilt, Elisheva R. Danan
10.1097/gme.0000000000002465
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Electronic proofs must be checked and corrections returned within 24 to 48 hours of receipt. Reprints are normally shipped 6 to 8 weeks after publication of the issue.
Reformat to Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
There is currently no submission fee. Open access is available via an APC charged on acceptance and payable within 30 days; eligible authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may receive a $0.00 APC.
Reformat to Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
Estrogen and related hormone effects
Phytoestrogen effects and research
Bone health and osteoporosis research
Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Hormonal and reproductive studies
Sex and Gender in Healthcare
Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Ovarian function and disorders
Cancer Risks and Factors
Endometriosis Research and Treatment
Cancer survivorship and care
Menstrual Health and Disorders
Sleep and related disorders
Uterine Myomas and Treatments
Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Stress Responses and Cortisol
Gynecological conditions and treatments
Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
Bone Metabolism and Diseases
Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
Bone health and treatments
Physical Activity and Health
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