Exercise and nitrate supplements for menopause symptoms on hormone therapy
This study tests whether combining exercise training with nitrate supplements can improve health in postmenopausal women who are on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It aims to find the best exercise intensity for this group and whether the supplements add extra benefit.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 45 and 75 years old and are postmenopausal (no period for at least 1 year).
- You are currently on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using a patch, gel, or spray that includes estrogen and progesterone, and have been for at least 3 months.
- You started HRT within 10 years of your last period and before age 60.
- You are physically inactive (less than 3 sessions of moderate exercise per week or less than 150 minutes total).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35.
- You have not smoked in the last 5 years, have no diabetes, cancer, or heart disease, and have good oral health.
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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