Muscle health during menopause: a study for women
This study looks at how menopause affects muscle mass and quality in women who do not regularly do resistance exercise. It may help find ways to prevent age-related muscle loss.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30.
- You do not smoke.
- You do not regularly do strength training (like lifting weights).
- No recent hormone therapy, birth control, or menopause hormone treatment (within 6 months).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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