Table 1.
Mean (SD) values for age, body size, physical functioning, hormone levels, menopausal classification and smoking status
| 2000/01 (n=530) | 2005/06 (n=506) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Age (y) | 44.8 (4.8) | 49.9 (4.9) |
| Body size measures | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.2 (6.2) | 28.6 (6.3) |
| Weight (kg) | 74.7 (16.9) | 75.5 (17.3) |
| Perceived physical functioning | ||
| SF-36 physical functioning score | 87.6 (18.1) | 85.3 (19.3) |
| Performance physical function measures | ||
| Grip strength, dominant hand (kg) | 25.7 (5.4) | 24.8 (5.4) |
| Forward reach (cm) | 35.8 (6.0) | 34.7 (5.7) |
| 2-lb lift (sec) | 1.5 (0.5) | 1.8 (0.7) |
| Sit-to-stand (sec) | 1.06 (0.4) | 1.05 (0.3) |
| Leg strength (Nm) | 83.5 (24.6) | 73.7 (26.4) |
| 40-foot timed walk (sec) | 7.6 (1.1) | 8.2 (1.3) |
| Timed stair climb (sec) | 16.2 (3.3) | 17.2 (3.7) |
| Velocity (cm/sec) | 169.9 (25.3) | 166.3 (22.4) |
| Serum hormones | ||
| Follicle-stimulating hormone (mIU/mL) | 13 (13) | 31 (33.8) |
| Estradiol (pg/mL) | 42 (41.6) | 35 (35.6) |
| Menopause status | N (%) | N (%) |
| Pre-perimenopause | 294 (56%) | 144 (28%) |
| Natural postmenopause | 22 (4%) | 164 (32%) |
| Natural menopause with HT | 19 (4%) | 18 (3%) |
| Surgical menopause (no ovarian conservation or HT) | 49 (9%) | 47 (9%) |
| Surgical menopause (ovarian conservation and/or HT) | 34 (6%) | 37 (7%) |
| HT use | 67 (13%) | 29 (6%) |
| Censored due to unconfirmed surgery | 45 (8%) | 67 (13%) |
| Smoking | ||
| Current | 91 (17%) | 79 (16%) |
| Past | 153 (29%) | 158 (31%) |
| Never | 286 (54%) | 269 (53%) |