In the authors' words
“Physical exercise can substantially reduce menopausal symptoms and improve blood lipid status and body weight.”
What was measured
- Menopause symptoms overall Reported an improvement
- Cholesterol and lipids Reported an improvement
- Body fat and weight Reported an improvement
- Joint pain Reported an improvement
- Fatigue Reported an improvement
- Sleep Reported an improvement
- Mood Reported an improvement
- Sexual function Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Perimenopausal
- How many
- 111
- How long
- 12 weeks
- Exercise
- Walking, Other aerobic exercise
- Cited
- 35 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 24937024
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