title: Menopause and Exercise Intolerance.
abstract: Central adiposity and weight gain are common among postmenopausal women. Because of the metabolic changes that many postmenopausal women experience, there can be a decrease in exercise tolerance related to the loss of potent estrogens. This can lead to the development of insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Despite the challenges that exercise intolerance may pose for some postmenopausal women, evidence suggests that regular exercise and caloric restriction are crucial for weight management after menopause.
authors.forename: Ann R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Lurati
mesh_terms: D004967:Estrogens / Q000009:adverse effects; D017079:Exercise Tolerance / Q000502:physiology*; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance / Q000502:physiology; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D064346:Sagittal Abdominal Diameter / Q000502:physiology; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens
keywords: exercise intolerance; insulin resistance; menopause; potent estrogen; weight gain