Jul 18, 2022

How Do I Control Menopause Weight Gain?

Weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area, is a common complaint among those going through menopause. Here are steps on how to prevent weight gain in later years.

By Robin Bone, MD

Food & Fitness

Sep 15, 2020

Perimenopausal Weight Gain: How to Prevent It

During perimenopause, the body's metabolism slows down, resulting in the burning of fewer calories, higher fat storage and loss of muscle mass. There are several activities that women can take up to help prevent weight gain in later years.

By Ivana Okor, MD and Salima Qamruddin, MD, MPH and Elizabeth R. Lapeyre, MD