The Influence of Hormone Replacement Therapy and Supervised Exercise Training on Body Composition, Cardiovascular Risk and Insulin Sensitivity in Postmenopausal Women

De Invloed Van Hormoonsubstitutietherapie en Gesuperviseerde Training op Lichaamssamenstelling, Cardiovasculair Risico en Insulinegevoeligheid Bij Postmenopauzale Vrouwen

This trial investigates whether supervised training in combination with hormonal substitution therapy has an impact on body composition, cardiovascular risk, risk for dementia, osteoporosis and insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women.

270 postmenopausal women will be included. Each woman will perform a 12 to 24 weeks sports program with supervised training exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Postmenopausal women (diagnosed by physician) with complaints due to menopause
• Indication for hormonal substitution therapy (except for the control group)
• Good general health
• BMI: 20-30 kg/m2
• Only the use of cholesterol-, blood pressure- or/and thyroid-regulating medication is permitted