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When you think of menopause, you might automatically think of hot flashes and mood swings. While a drop in estrogen (which occurs during menopause) certainly causes these symptoms, another notable change many women experience during menopause is weight gain. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, women gain an average of five pounds during menopause. Some women might gain as much as 15 to 25 pounds. Learning how to fight potential weight gain now can make it easier to maintain your body weight for overall better health.
Menopause occurs when a woman stops ovulating and her monthly period (menstruation) stops. As women age into their 40s and 50s there is a tendency to gain weight; this can be influenced by lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. Increasing distribution of abdominal fat is linked to the hormonal changes in the perimenopause.