Menopause & Weight Gain. Your Questions Answered by our Internal Specialist, Dr. Mera

Menopause related weight gain can come on suddenly and surprise many women. Hormonal imbalances can lead to unexplained weight gain as well as loss of muscle mass. Many women notice this weight gain around the belly. This is why a healthy diet and regular exercise plan are very important for menopausal women. Researchers have found that eating the right diet and getting the right amount of moderate exercise seems to help this problem better than crash dieting and intensive exercise that many women resort to, at this age. The sudden weight gain often scares women into going overboard, especially on exercise, and this can worsen the situation.