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Weight & Metabolism in Menopause: Managing Changes and Maintaining Health

Menopause can significantly affect weight, metabolism, and energy levels due to hormonal shifts, thyroid changes, and lifestyle factors. Learn why weight gain occurs, how metabolism slows, and discover practical strategies to maintain a healthy weight, support metabolic function, and feel energized during perimenopause and menopause.

Understanding Hormonal and Metabolic Changes During Menopause

Weight fluctuations and slowed metabolism are common yet often frustrating symptoms of menopause. Explore how estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid hormones influence body composition, and find evidence-based approaches for healthy weight management, energy support, and overall metabolic wellness.

GLP-1s and Midlife Metabolism
GLP-1s and Midlife Metabolism

This comprehensive guide explains what's happening to your metabolism in midlife, how GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounj...

Weight Gain During Menopause: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
Weight Gain During Menopause: Why It Happens and What You Can Do

Understand why weight gain during menopause is common and complex, involving hormonal changes, metabolism shifts, and body fat redistri...

Thyroid Health During Menopause
Thyroid Health During Menopause

One lesser-known but significant issue midlife women often face is an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism. Understanding the connect...

Weight Gain in Menopause
Weight Gain in Menopause

Weight gain during menopause is a common but manageable issue. Understanding the underlying causes and taking proactive steps to addres...

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