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In a recentVerywell Health survey, many respondents cited menopause as a reason that makes weight loss seem impossible.
Im doing the same stuff at the gym, but its not helping after menopause.
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Fat tends to store around the breasts, buttocks, and thighs.
Jirapinyo added that changes in both personal and professional life during menopause sometimes lead to less physical activity.
For instance, a mother of young children may move a lot because of parenting demands.
As her children grow older and require less attention, her daily activity level may naturally decrease.
These physiological changes and shifts in life circumstances can make weight management during menopause more challenging.
However, there are ways to minimize weight gain or even lose weight if necessary.
Hormone replacement therapyis a viable treatment option for many people who are peri- or postmenopausal.
For individuals with obesity, additional options may exist depending on their overall health.
These include medications like Wegovy and Zepbound, two of theeight drugs approved for weight loss.
2019 Oct-Dec;10(4):165-172. doi:10.4103/jmh.JMH_155_19
