Weight Maintenance

As women age and enter the menopause transition, starting as early as their 30s, a reduction in hormone levels can slow down the body's metabolism and cause an increase in fat tissue, particularly around the abdomen. This change can lead to hormonal weight gain, making it more difficult to maintain a healthy, desired weight.

Additionally, the physical symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes and sleep disturbances, can affect appetite and energy levels, which may also contribute to weight gain. Weight fluctuations also vary depending on individual factors including age, lifestyle, and genetics.

At Winona, our doctors prescribe bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to target fluctuating hormone levels and the resulting symptoms like hormonal weight gain. Read more to learn about the hormone triggers for weight gain during menopause, what might be causing these changes, and what treatments and lifestyle changes can help with weight maintenance.