The second hurdle — for those assigned female at birth — is the transition through menopause, called perimenopause. It's common for people in this stage of life to gain weight, gain fat (especially around their mid-section) and start to have higher blood sugar levels, according to a Novem...
You’re in Menopause If you’re like most women, you may find your weight creeps up during menopause. Changes in your hormones, less muscle mass, and too little sleep from hot flashes can all lead to added pounds. If you wake up tired, you’re more likely to want to munch on snacks...
Menopause Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which happens if the ovaries or adrenal glands produce more androgens (male hormones) than usual 13. A Weight Plateau A weight loss plateau can happen for many reasons, like an initial drop from burning glycogen (sugar) and losing some muscle with f...
Also, life events like pregnancy and the transition to menopause make women more likely to accumulate weight during adulthood, Aggarwal said, and this may exacerbate weight cycling behaviors in women. The takeaway message here? Slow and steady beats the yo-yo. ...