Targeted literature review of concepts related to women’s experiences and perceptions of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause

The first model highlights that, in addition to the core components of VMS, other features, such as appearing red/flushed, dizziness, and the subjective feeling of fever, and proximal impacts, such as sleep impairments, should be considered for inclusion in a self-assessment tool. The second model shows that a self-assessment tool for VMS should be linguistically and culturally sensitive to an individual's local context, which can vary within and between regions and even within and between countries in those regions. Further research is needed to better understand each area's unique histories, languages, and beliefs. Overall, current findings highlight an opportunity to develop a self-assessment tool that is both clinically relevant and culturally sensitive.