What is the average weight gain during menopause? - Vitality Hormone Center

The average weight gain during menopause is 5-10 pounds. However, each woman's experience can vary significantly. As estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, the body goes through changes that can lead to extra pounds. Some key factors that contribute to menopausal weight gain include:

The distribution of weight gained may also change for women during menopause and after. Common problematic areas include: Why does menopausal weight gain happen so predominantly in the midsection? Other menopause-related factors can promote weight gain indirectly: Can women prevent weight gain during menopause? Yes, women can prevent packing on extra pounds by making lifestyle adjustments, including: Some helpful diet and nutrition tips: Useful exercises for menopause may include: Consider bioidentical hormone therapy Bioidentical hormones are identical in structure to the hormones women make naturally in their bodies. Unlike traditional hormone replacement therapy, which comes with side effects like weight gain, bloating, and mood swings, bioidentical hormones: At Vitality Hormone Center, we specialize in precision bioidentical hormone therapies to help women alleviate unpleasant menopause symptoms and optimize health, hormone balance, and body composition. Our experienced medical providers personalize treatment based on your unique needs, genetic profile, and bloodwork. We also offer customized fitness, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. We empower women to take charge of their health during this transition.

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