“…Whereas some studies have reported varying degrees of risk reduction with increased physical activity, 5,[18][19][20] others have shown no relation. 17,[21][22][23][24] Potential sources for these uncertain findings include small numbers of participants and insufficient statistical power, 8,20,21,25,26 as well as assessment and classification criteria that have inadequately captured factors affecting the severity or frequency of hot flash symptoms. 9,17,27 Other investigators have examined diet and exercise patterns that are distinct from those in the United States.…”