Estrogen and Muscle Gain in Postmenopausal Women
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how estrogen affects muscle growth when postmenopausal women exercise for 12 weeks. Researchers want to understand whether estrogen plays a role in helping muscles develop stronger during strength training.
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Who can take part
- You are postmenopausal (stopped having periods 1–10 years ago)
- You are over 40 years old with a healthy weight (BMI between 20–30)
- You have not done regular strength training (more than once per week) in the past year
- You have no major health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, blood clots, or autoimmune diseases
- You do not smoke or use nicotine products
- You have no implanted medical devices like pacemakers or metal implants that cannot be removed
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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