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Hormonal shifts drive midlife weight gain in women
A study published in Jama Network Open has highlighted the biological drivers behind weight gain in women during midlife. The research evaluated data from 38,000 nurses over a 12-year period, covering six years before and six years after menopause.
Dr. Fionnuala Barton, a general practitioner and founder of Menopause Medic, noted that women in perimenopause gain an average of 0.8 kilograms per year. The study indicates that by the time a woman reaches her final period, she may have gained approximately 5 kilograms, even if her diet and physical activity levels remain unchanged.
These changes are largely attributed to hormonal shifts that typically begin in a woman's late 40s. These shifts influence metabolism, energy consumption, and fat distribution, often leading to increased abdominal fat, frequently referred to as a "meno-belly."
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Women can gain approximately 5 kilograms by their last period without changing diet or exercise habits. www.merkur.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Women in perimenopause gain an average of 0.8 kilograms per year. www.merkur.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A study in Jama Network Open evaluated data from 38,000 nurses over a 12-year period. www.merkur.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hormonal changes starting in the late 40s influence energy expenditure and fat distribution. www.merkur.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de