It is true that many women gain between 2 and 4 kgs during menopause. But it is important to know that, contrary to what is said, this gain is not a direct consequence of the decrease in ovarian hormones.
During the fertile years, women can fluctuate by 1 or 2 kgs from one day to the next, in relation to the hormonal cycle changes.
Afterwards, these variations usually disappear, but the frequent symptomatology in menopause, with emotional changes, sensations of heat, tiredness, may increase the desire to eat and the craving for sweets.
In addition, with the onset of menopause, sleep is usually worse, sedentary lifestyle is common, the feeling of being bloated and, little by little, the metabolism slows down.
It should also be noted that weight is gained differently and accumulates in the abdominal belt due to the action of male-type hormones.
All this is associated with a stressful lifestyle, and the result is weight gain and low self-esteem.
But everything has a solution by means of:
- Lifestyle changes.
- Specialized nutritional help.