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We evaluated the effects of the gynecologist-delivered brief health behavior counseling approach on menopausal symptoms and work productivity among untreated perimenopausal working women.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this prospective interventional study, 55 perimenopausal employees with menopausal symptoms completed baseline questionnaires and received a gynecologist-delivered counseling session. Follow-up assessments were conducted 1 month later. Menopausal symptoms were assessed using the Simplified Menopausal Index (SMI), and work productivity was evaluated using the World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (WHO-HPQ). Outcomes were analyzed both overall and according to baseline symptom severity (SMI &lt;51 vs. \u226551).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Total SMI scores showed an overall trend toward improvement after the intervention, with significant reductions observed among participants with baseline SMI \u226551. Improvements in WHO-HPQ absolute presenteeism scores were also observed. Baseline SMI and WHO-HPQ scores were not significantly correlated. Changes in menopausal symptoms were positively associated with changes in work productivity. No significant differences were observed between in-person and web-based counseling delivery.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Gynecologist-delivered brief health behavior counseling improved menopausal symptoms and work productivity among untreated symptomatic perimenopausal working women. 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