Changes in Menstrual Function, Climacteric Syndrome, and Serum Concentrations of Sex Hormones in Pre- And Post-Menopausal Women Following a Moderate Intensity Conditioning Program

Wallace, J. P.; Lovell, Sarah; Talano, C.; Webb, Maria L.; Hodgson, J. L.

doi:10.1249/00005768-198202000-00250

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“…Wallace et al. , for example, found that both premenopausal and postmenopausal women showed increased levels of oestrogens after participating in an aerobic training programme, with 55% of postmenopausal women having decreased their severity of hot flushes 26 . Research by Slaven and Lee found that there was a negative relationship between somatic and vasomotor symptoms and aerobic exercise immediately after aerobic classes in exercising women 1 .…”

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The relationship between exercise, Body Mass Index and menopausal symptoms in midlife Australian women

Mirzaiinjmabadi

Anderson

Barnes

2006

Int J of Nursing Practice

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The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between physical activity and Body Mass Index (BMI) on menopausal symptoms in Australian midlife women. This study is a secondary data analysis of the Queensland Midlife Women Health Study (2001), which included a randomized, population-based postal survey with a questionnaire. Selected women completed a questionnaire, which included measurement of sociodemographic factors (age, employment and education attainment), general health, use of hormone replacement therapy, smoking, exercise pattern and BMI. The measures that are reported in this paper include menopausal symptoms, BMI and exercise. After adjusting for confounding variables, significant multivariate difference was still found for most menopausal symptoms, including a significant relationship between somatic symptoms, psychological symptoms, depression and anxiety. No significant relationship was seen, however, between vasomotor symptoms, sexual function and exercise. In conclusion, the study showed that exercise was effective in relieving somatic and psychological symptoms, including depression and anxiety. These findings are promising news for women who are interested in using non-pharmacological interventions for relieving menopausal symptoms.

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The relationship between exercise, Body Mass Index and menopausal symptoms in midlife Australian women

Mirzaiinjmabadi

Anderson

Barnes

2006

Int J of Nursing Practice

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“…The results of case‐control and uncontrolled studies suggest that aerobic exercise training is associated with a reduction in menopausal symptoms 42 43–44 . Another study found no correlation between energy expenditure and menopausal symptoms 45…”

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Complementary therapies for menopausal symptoms

Huntley¹

2003

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“…However, the contrary has also been reported. For example, Wallace, Lovell, Talano, Webb, and Hodson (1982) found that short-term exercise reduced vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women. Similarly, Hammar, Berg, and Lindgre (1990) found that hot ashes and sweating were only half as common in postmenopausal women engaged in organized physical exercise as compared with a control group.…”

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The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Perimenopause

Holm²,

Gulanick³

et al. 1999

Health Care for Women International

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Our purpose in conducting this study was to examine the relationship between physical activity and symptoms associated with perimenopause. A group of 214 perimenopausal women aged 40-55 years (mean = 47 years) completed the Women's Health Assessment Scale (assesses symptoms associated with perimenopause: vasomotor, psychosomatic, menstrual, and sexual symptoms) and the physical activity questionnaire. These women were categorized into three groups based on their levels of physical activity: inactive, relatively active, and active. Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) revealed significant differences between groups in frequency and distress of overall symptoms associated with perimenopause (F = 8.86, p = .00, F = 6.25, p = .00, respectively). Further analyses indicated that relatively active and active women had significantly fewer and less distressful psychosomatic symptoms (F = 8.05, p = .00, F = 5.80, p = .00, respectively), such as irritability, forgetfulness, and headache as well as fewer and less distressful sexual symptoms (F = 3.42, p = .03, F = 3.73, p = .03, respectively), such as vaginal dryness and decreased sexual desire than inactive women. No significant differences were found among groups on vasomotor and menstrual symptoms. In conclusion, physical activity may be an important alternative/adjunct to hormone therapy particularly for psychosomatic and sexual symptom management at perimenopause.

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Changes in Menstrual Function, Climacteric Syndrome, and Serum Concentrations of Sex Hormones in Pre- And Post-Menopausal Women Following a Moderate Intensity Conditioning Program

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The relationship between exercise, Body Mass Index and menopausal symptoms in midlife Australian women

The relationship between exercise, Body Mass Index and menopausal symptoms in midlife Australian women

Complementary therapies for menopausal symptoms

The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Perimenopause

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