Increasing the volume and intensity of regular physical exercise could help combat certain symptoms of menopause, in particular for women experiencing amplified menopause symptoms due to cancer treatments, researchers say.
The research, published in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), focused above all on women previously treated for cancer. Some cancer treatments — such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy or surgical removal of the ovaries — can lead to the sudden onset of menopause, often accompanied by more frequent and severe symptoms, such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances and mood disturbances.
A total of nearly 300 women took part in the…
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