To exercise, or, not to exercise, during menopause and beyond

Lily Stojanovska; Vasso Apostolopoulos; Remco Polman; Erika Borkoles

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.01.006

To exercise, or, not to exercise, during menopause and beyond

Lily Stojanovska, Vasso Apostolopoulos, Remco Polman, Erika Borkoles

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Abstract

Menopausal symptoms in women can be severe and disruptive to overall quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy, is known to be effective in ameliorating symptoms, however, reporting of side effects has resulted in alternative treatment options. Exercise has been assessed as an alternative treatment option for alleviating menopausal symptoms, including, psychological, vasomotor, somatic and sexual symptoms. Here we report the effects of physical activity and exercise on menopause symptoms in menopausal women.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	318-323
Number of pages	6
Journal	Maturitas
Volume	77
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.01.006
Publication status	Published - Apr 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Hot flashes
Menopause
Physical activity
Physiological effects
Vasomotor symptoms

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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