https://doi.org/10.4081/mw.2026.34
Enhancing the mental well-being of postmenopausal women using ExoTMS®
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Published: 26 January 2026
Mental well-being may be adversely affected during menopause. This study examines the effects of a novel ExoTMS® technology on its improvement. Postmenopausal female participants (n=14; 61.8±7.8 years; body mass index: 22.5±2.5 kg/m2) were retrospectively selected from a multi-center study. Participants underwent four transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) sessions. Evaluation was performed using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS), Subject Satisfaction and Mental Wellness Questionnaire, and Therapy Comfort Questionnaire. WEMWBS significantly increased (p=0.001) from a baseline of 54.4±9.4 (moderate well-being) to 62.8±8.8 (high well-being) at 3 months post-treatment. 92.9% of participants reported feeling happier and experiencing greater mental energy. All participants reported feeling less stressed and found the treatment comfortable. These findings suggest that ExoTMS may serve as an effective intervention for enhancing mental well-being in postmenopausal women.
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