Associate Professor Mette Hansen (IMAGE) Aarhus University Caption Associate Professor Mette Hansen is behind the study, which shows that 12 weeks of supervised strength training has a greater effect on women who receive oestrogen through a patch on the skin. The study is part of Tine Vrist Dam’s PhD project. Credit Photo: Erik Zappon Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.