ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2023
The Efficacy of Strength Exercises for Reducing the Symptoms of Menopause: A Systematic Review.
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Who cites it
12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 34 citations in OpenAlex.
- Exercise and nutritional interventions for sarcopenia-related fall prevention in older adults: An umbrella review.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2026Pooled it
- Immediate Changes in Physical Function, Psychological Health, and Health-Related Quality of Life Following a Five-Day Multicomponent Coastal Health Program in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Almond protein and whey protein beverages elicit comparable appetite regulation, gastrointestinal symptoms and hydration responses in postmenopausal women: a randomised crossover trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Acute effects of almond milk vs. almond milk supplemented with almond protein powder or whey protein on plasma amino acid profiles and hydration status in postmenopausal women: a randomised crossover study protocol.Nutrition journal · 2025Article
- Women's Self-Assessment of Quality of Life and Menopausal Symptoms: An Online Survey of 26,000 Women in German-Speaking Countries.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Effect of a Peripheral Neuromodulation Protocol Combined with the Application of Therapeutic Exercise in Patients Diagnosed with Urinary Incontinence-A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Management of menopausal hot flushes. Recommendations from the Spanish Menopause Society.European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology: X · 2025Review
- Combination of ferulic acid and exercise alleviates menopause symptoms and skin remodeling in ovariectomized rats.Nutrition research and practice · 2025Article
- Can mobile software-based physical activity education enhance the quality of life in perimenopausal women?Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Cardiovascular adaptations to resistance training with different set configurations in postmenopausal women: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (CARE project).BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
- The "Menopause" knockout; a science-backed therapeutic ally, and strategy for midlife wellness.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- The impact of physical activity and exercise interventions on symptoms for women experiencing menopause: overview of reviews.BMC women's health · 2024Review
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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this systematic review was to determine whether strength exercises improve the symptoms of menopause and to provide an update on the most recent scientific evidence on the type and regimen of exercise that help reduce the symptoms.
methodsAn electronic search of scientific databases was performed from 2015 to 2022. Randomized clinical trials that analyzed the effects of strength exercises versus other types of interventions, considering all the outcome measures of interest, were included in this review.
resultsWe found 5964 potential articles. After applying the selection criteria, we selected 12 of the articles. The studies compared strength exercises versus other therapies or compared strength exercises versus no intervention in one of the groups. The results showed improvements in the strength of the legs and pelvic floor, physical activity, bone density, metabolic and hormonal changes, heart rate and blood pressure and a change in hot flashes.
conclusionsThere is evidence that strength exercises can be beneficial for improving strength, physical activity, bone density and hormonal and metabolic levels. In terms of the appropriate type of strength training, the evidence is still unclear given that the same benefits are achieved by various types of exercises.
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