Weight gain during menopause

PREVIEW

Weight gain at menopause increases the risk of high blood pressure, high blood lipid levels, and insulin resistance. Some studies have suggested that increased weight is linked with hormonal changes and might be considered “normal.” Does this mean women face inexorable weight gain at menopause, or are there ways to overcome this problem? In this article, the authors review long-term studies related to changes that occur at menopause and define the factors that can be altered to avoid weight gain and the many problems associated with it.