Hormones in menopause influence hunger

Menopause, hormones and hunger

Women typically gain weight during perimenopause and post menopause. And around 43 percent of women ages 40 to 59 in this country are obese; millions more are overweight. Theories as to why this happens range from poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle even before menopause, to age-related changes in muscle mass and hormone-related emotional upset.

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