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Background: Menopause is a naturally occurring process involving decreased activity of ovarian follicles and causing permanent stoppage of menstruation in women. Hormonal fluctuations and menopausal symptoms predispose women to reduced physical activity and prone to chronic conditions. Women in menopause go through various physical and psychological changes. Women suffer from a decline in quality of life during menopause. An important factor improving these symptoms is physical activity. It also has a positive impact on quality of life. This review focuses on how physical activity affects quality of life in menopausal women. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of physical activity on quality of life in menopausal women. This review aims to analyze and summarize the available literature on the impact of physical activity on the quality of life in menopausal women. This review focuses on the effects of physical activity on menopausal symptoms and overall quality of life in women. Study Selection: A database available from Google Scholar, PubMed, Research Gate, and Science Direct was analysed, and studies published from 2009 to 2024 were included in this review. The included studies mainly focused on the relationship between physical activity with quality of life in menopausal women. Conclusion: Regular physical activity can improve menopause symptoms and thus the quality of life in middle-aged women and those suffering from climacteric symptoms. Therefore, women should be educated and encouraged to exercise regularly. However, the intensity of exercise and other factors might influence the outcomes.