Menopause may stiffen Athletes' hearts, study finds
NCT ID NCT06475768
First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study looked at whether postmenopausal female endurance athletes have stiffer hearts and lower exercise capacity compared to premenopausal women and men of similar age. Researchers measured heart stiffness using MRI and exercise ability with stress tests. The goal was to understand how menopause affects heart function in active women.
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Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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