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The relationship between physical activity and perimenopause.

S Li1, K Holm, M Gulanick

  • 1Loyola University Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Health Care for Women International
|July 20, 1999
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Regular physical activity can significantly reduce perimenopause symptoms like irritability and low libido. Active women experience fewer and less distressing psychosomatic and sexual symptoms compared to inactive women.

Area of Science:

  • Women's Health
  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Perimenopause is a transitional phase characterized by various symptoms.
  • Hormone therapy is a common treatment, but alternatives are sought.
  • Physical activity's role in managing perimenopausal symptoms requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between physical activity levels and perimenopausal symptoms.
  • To compare symptom frequency and distress across different physical activity groups.

Main Methods:

  • 214 women aged 40-55 completed the Women's Health Assessment Scale and a physical activity questionnaire.
  • Participants were categorized into inactive, relatively active, and active groups.
  • Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to compare symptom levels between groups.

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Main Results:

  • Significant differences in overall symptom frequency and distress were found between physical activity groups (p < .001).
  • Active women reported fewer and less distressing psychosomatic symptoms (e.g., irritability, forgetfulness) and sexual symptoms (e.g., vaginal dryness, low desire) compared to inactive women (p < .05).
  • No significant differences were observed in vasomotor or menstrual symptoms among the groups.

Conclusions:

  • Physical activity may serve as an effective alternative or adjunct to hormone therapy for managing perimenopausal psychosomatic and sexual symptoms.
  • Promoting physical activity could be a valuable strategy for improving quality of life during perimenopause.