Hi - this is an old posting but I looked at the other ones related to menopause and this one seemed the most likely one to start with. If any of the other threads already cover this topic, please let me know.

My question is has anyone noticed a decline in athletic ability with menopause? I had to take a shortcut to menopause because of breast cancer. I'm currently on hormone therapy that has stopped all estrogen production both in the ovaries and the other organs that create it after menopause. All spring I noticed very little power in my legs, I can't ride as fast as I once used to though my speed has gotten a little better this summer with more miles, but I'm still finishing last on my group rides. My medical staff are pleased I'm riding but aren't too sympathetic to the fact that I am very slow.

I'm working on the mental aspect of riding slower and am grateful that the treatment is working.

Maureen