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Sex Hormones and Menopause Hormone Therapy Predict Muscle Strength Across the Lifespan.

Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)·July 28, 2026·PMID 42518302

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Age-related declines in muscle strength accelerate after menopause, and this study provides population-level evidence that bioavailable sex hormones and MHT use are linked to preserved strength in aging females, highlighting a potential modifiable factor for sarcopenia prevention.

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