“Menopause itself does not cause weight gain;
it unfortunately just occurs during a stage of life
when other factors are likely to”.¹

Umbrella

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Midlife Weight Gain

What is the association between midlife and weight gain?

On page one in  Midlife Weight Gain: What Causes Weight Gain In Midlife?, published 2025, the Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society) elaborate on:

Menopause

Does menopause cause weight gain?

In Is Menopause Making Me Put on Weight? No, But It’s Complicated: So Does Menopause Cause Weight Gain?, published 12 March 2023, the author explains:

Weight Redistribution

What is the association between weight redistribution and menopause?

On page one in Midlife Weight Gain the Menopause Society also note:

Weight Gain

Is there an association between weight gain and menopause?

In Is Menopause Making Me Put on Weight? No, But It’s Complicated: So Does Menopause Cause Weight Gain?, the author also notes:

In Looking After Yourself Around the Time of Menopause: Benefits of A Healthy Weight At Menopause the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

On page one in Weight Gain and Menopause the (British) Women’s Health Concern include:

Hormone Therapy

Is there an association between hormone therapy and weight gain?

In Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Side Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) – Weight Gain and HRT the (United Kingdom) NHS note:

Menopause Symptoms

Is there an association between belly fat and menopause symptoms?

In Menopause and Weight Fact Sheet: Risks of Belly Fat the JH note:

Health Risks

Is there an association between visceral fat and health risks?

In Menopause and Weight Fact Sheet: Risks of Belly Fat the JH explain:

Healthy Weight

How can a healthy weight be maintained?

In Menopause and Weight Fact Sheet: What You Can Do the JH elaborate on:

“Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight during the menopause transition is very important. There are many things you can do to reduce weight gain and the associated risk of chronic disease. If you need to lose weight, aim for an initial goal of 5% to 7% of your body weight, as this has many health benefits.

• Eat a healthy diet…
• Do regular physical activity…
• Prioritise sleep…
• Reduce or stop drinking alcohol…¹¹.

In Is Menopause Making Me Put on Weight? No, But It’s Complicated: The Bottom Line: Can We Prevent Weight Gain During Menopause? the author elaborates on:

In The Reality of Menopause Weight Gain: What’s the Best Way To Prevent Menopause Weight Gain? the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

Health Care Provider

What if I would like support with weight loss?

If you would like support with weight loss, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Weight Control the (United States) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) elaborate on:

“If you’re thinking about starting a new weight-loss program, talk with your health care provider, who can assess your weight and health risks, determine whether you need to lose weight, and provide information that will help you make informed decisions about an effective weight-loss program”.¹⁴

In Weight Control: Safety the NCCIH also caution:

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