Menopause Wheight Gain. Your Questions Answered by Internal Specialist, Dr. Mera

Weight gain

As women age, it is normal for metabolism to slow down, making it all the more necessary for them to watch what they eat, cut down on calories accordingly, and partake in regular physical exercise.

Also, the sex hormone estrogen strongly influences body fat distribution, causing there to be predominant abdominal fat accumulation. This would explain why there seems to be an increase of obesity in menopausal women.