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Our study intends to evaluate the influence of menopause on HRQOL and explore other risk factors for HRQOL in rural China.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>An interview study was conducted from June to August 2010 in Beijing based on cross-sectional design. 1,351 women aged 40\u201359 were included in the study. HRQOL was measured using the EuroQol Group\u2019s 5-domain (EQ5D) questionnaire. Comparison of HRQOL measures (EQ5D index and EQ5D-VAS scores) was done between different menopausal groups. Logistic regression and multiple regression analysis were performed to adjust potential confounders and explore other risk factors for health problems and HRQOL measures.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Postmenopausal women who had menopause for 2\u20135\u00a0years (+1b stage) were more likely to suffer mobility problems (OR\u2009=\u20091.835, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.008) after multiple adjustment. Menopause was also related to impaired EQ5D index and EQ5D-VAS scores after adjustment for age. Among menopausal groups categorized by menopausal duration, a consistent decrement in EQ5D index and EQ5D-VAS scores, that is, worsening HRQOL, was observed (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Multiple regression analysis revealed low education level and physical activity were associated with EQ5D index (\u03b2\u2009=\u2009-0.080, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.003, and \u03b2\u2009=\u20090.056, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.040, respectively). Cigarette smoking and chronic disease were associated with EQ5D index (\u03b2\u2009=\u2009-0.135, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001 and \u03b2\u2009=\u2009-0.104, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001, respectively) and EQ5D-VAS (\u03b2\u2009=\u2009-0.057, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.034 and \u03b2\u2009=\u2009-0.214, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001, respectively).<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Reduction in physical function was found within the first five years after menopause. Worsening EQ5D index and EQ5D-VAS scores were related to menopause. 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