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Why Weight Can Change During Perimenopause & Menopause
As ovulation begins to decline during perimenopause, estrogen drops and FSH rises. This often begins in a woman’s 40s—and sometimes in her late 30s.
These hormonal changes can affect weight in several connected ways:
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀: Less lean muscle can slow your metabolism and reduce the number of calories your body burns.
𝗔𝗯𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝘁: Fat may begin accumulating around your abdomen rather than your hips and thighs.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿: Changes in insulin sensitivity and appetite regulation can increase hunger, encourage fat storage and make it harder to use stored fat for energy.
𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹: Elevated insulin and ongoing stress can increase cortisol, contributing to blood-sugar imbalances and abdominal weight gain.
𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽: Hormonal changes can disrupt sleep, affecting hunger hormones, food choices and glucose tolerance.
𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Declining estrogen may increase inflammation and interfere with signals involved in appetite and metabolism.
𝗚𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮: Lower estrogen may reduce the diversity of beneficial gut bacteria, affecting digestion and weight regulation.
This is why weight gain during perimenopause is not simply about willpower.
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Why Weight Can Change During Perimenopause & Menopause
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