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http://dx.doi.org/10.5103/KJSB.2022.32.2.56

Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Motor Functions in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis  

Lee, Hanall (Department of Human Movement Science, Incheon National University)
Park, Young-Min (Division of Health and Kinesiology, Incheon National University)
Kang, Nyeonju (Department of Human Movement Science, Incheon National University)
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Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics / v.32, no.2, 2022 , pp. 56-68 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate potential effects of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) on motor functions in postmenopausal women. Method: In this meta-analysis, 19 studies that examined changes in motor functions between postmenopausal women with and without HRT intervention were qualified. We additionally conducted moderator variable analyses including: (1) motor function type, (2) hormone type, and (3) duration of HRT intervention. Results: The random effects model showed no significant overall effects (SMD = 0.199; SE = 0.115; 95% CI = -0.026~0.425; Z = 1.730; p = 0.084; I2 = 93.258%). Additional three moderator variable analyses revealed no significant effect sizes indicating that specific HRT protocols did not improve different motor functions in postmenopausal women. Conclusion: These meta-analytic findings suggest that HRT had no positive effects on motor functions in postmenopausal women.
Keywords
Postmenopausal women; Hormone replacement therapy; Motor function; Meta-analysis;
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