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Physical activity linked to fewer perimenopause symptoms, global study finds (opens in a new tab)

news-medical.net · 2026-10-20

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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedA new study suggests physical activity may reduce a range of bothersome symptoms during perimenopause.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedThe researchers believe the findings highlight physical activity as a modifiable lifestyle intervention for perimenopause symptom management, with the strongest benefits seeming to be for psychological symptoms such as low mood, irritability, and anxiety.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedThe study included more than 1,800 respondents from 87 countries over 6 continents who were using the Flo app and completed an online survey about physical activity and symptoms.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe association between physical activity frequency and Menopause Rating Scale scores was examined using multivariable linear regression with prespecified confounders.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedIn unadjusted analysis, mean total Menopause Rating Scale scores showed a statistically significant inverse association with increasing physical activity frequency across symptom domains.View evidenceHide evidence

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Psychologists Promoting and Supporting the Physical Health of People with Learning Disabilities · 2023 · Crossref

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