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Lose Menopause Weight Gain
by Susan Megge Similar Articles Menopause and Weight Gain If you're like many women who are thirty-and-forty-something, you've probably noticed that you're gaining weight that stubbornly refuses to take its departure. You're also probably thinking that this extra weight couldn't possibly be due to menopause — after all, you're still experiencing regular periods. Weight gain in pre-menopausal women… The Truth on Menopause and Weight Gain One of the major causes of weight gain in women is the changes in their hormone levels and sedentarism. Studies show that about 90 percent of menopausal women experience weight gain between the ages 35 to 55. This is not surprising because weight gain comes with the territory of aging and menopausal. Medical experts say that menopause occurs when… Menopause and Weight Loss During menopause, many women report that the challenge of weight loss becomes even more difficult. The need to lose weight haunts women most of the time, and now more men are reporting the same struggle. When women hit menopause, weight gathers around the waist and hips; despite our best efforts to diet and exercise. What we know is that this… Menopause Weight Gain - You Can Lose It It’s probably safe to assume that the reason you found this article is because you’ve gradually, but progressively gained some unwanted weight, especially around your mid-section. This is somewhat surprising since you’ve not necessarily changed your lifestyle or eating habits. As a matter of fact, there’s a good chance you’ve even cut your caloric… Does Menopause Last Long? "Does Menopause last long?" is often a question women ask their doctors. Women who are looking for menopause relief are always waiting for the end to come near. For many women, menopausal symptoms cause pain and are very uncomfortable, so they are looking for the end from the moment perimenopause begins. How Long Does Normal Menopause Last? For…
As you approach menopause, it’s not unusual to gain weight, especially around your mid-section. You have likely not changed your eating habits or level of activity, but the weight continues to accumulate, even if you’re still experiencing regular periods. Most women begin to notice this added weight while they’re in their thirties or forties, and are frustrated by the fact that the weight is not quite as easy to lose as it was a few years prior. The weight you’re now noticing is perfectly normal and is the result of declining hormone levels as you approach menopause (perimenopause). As your estrogen levels decline, your body will naturally look for other places from where to get the needed estrogen. Since fat cells are capable of producing estrogen, your body begins to work harder to convert your calories to fat. In addition to the declining levels of estrogen, your body’s testosterone levels are also declining. Because testosterone converts your calories to lean muscle mass, lower levels of testosterone will result in the loss of muscle. If you no longer have the necessary muscle mass to burn calories, the food you’re consuming will result in fat accumulation. Fortunately, if you have the determination to lose the extra weight you’re now carrying around, you will do so successfully. The only obstacle between you and a successful weight loss would be a lack of determination and discipline on your part; I sincerely doubt this is the case due to the fact that you found this article because you’re obviously looking for solutions. Now that you understand the havoc your hormones are capable of wreaking, you now have a clearer picture of what it is you need to do to lose the weight you’ve gained due to declining hormone levels. You see, simply cutting calories is no longer enough to reduce or eliminate the weight you’ve gained around your mid-section. Muscle plays a crucial role in weight loss, so it’s imperative to build muscle in order to have your body burn calories around the clock. I’m not suggesting anything extreme, but getting into a regular exercise program, which includes cardiovascular workouts, as well as weight training at least three days a week will result in a much leaner body.
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There is a rapid hair loss menopause due to changes in the hormonal levels in the woman’s body. The female hormone estrogen balances out the effects of androgens like DHT. After menopause estrogen, production reduces. Testosterone in the woman’s body combines with an enzyme to produce… Menopause Relief Menopause can be a difficult time for many women. Reductions in circulating estrogen hormone levels result in a number of physical and physiological changes, which in turn may lead to mental and emotional stress. While short-term hormone replacement therapy helps many women, most symptoms of menopause can be relieved with simple lifestyle changes.… Menopause - What to Do? If you are one of millions of women going through menopause, chances are you are asking what to do. Since symptoms of menopause can be devastating for many women, you obviously need some type of relief, allowing you to live as normal of a life as possible. The big question of menopause, and what to do, is generally based on prescription versus… The Menopause: A Growing Phase The menopause period occurs around the age of 50 for most women. The range can vary from age 46 to 56 on average. Menopause is characterized by the ending of the menstrual cycles and the end of the fertile years. The menopause period is also a time of diminishing levels of estrogens and progesterone released by the ovaries. This drop of hormones… Menopause Relief Menopause relief is possible through self care. Western doctors treat women in menopause like they have a disease. In truth, menopause is a transitional imbalance, a change that can be comforted with some study and experimentation. Peri-menopausal woman report experiencing symptoms including hot flashes, anger, urinary tract infections,… Menopause Treatments All women face menopause after the age of 50 years. Menopause occurs over a few years and this time can be very trying for a woman. A reduction in production of the female hormone estrogen and progesterone results in osteoporosis, hot flushes and general fatigue. A lot of research in this field has created effective menopause treatments. Since… Menopause Depression Women who are approaching the menopausal stage are at a higher risk for depression, and two current studies show strong evidence that hormonal changes may be at least partially to blame. Both studies followed women through menopausal transition called perimenopause. Women in the studies did not have history of depression but their risk of… Menopause and Menopause Relief! Menopause is a biological phase which occurs which causes a woman's reproductive function to slowly cease working altogether. This occurrence will cause her menstrual cycle to halt. Usually, women with the age of 48 and above will get menopause. There are of course instances where women may get menopause earlier in their lives. Same goes for the… Menopause: Male Fretting Menopause: Phytosterols (Go ahead; try saying it, “Fi-to-ster-ols”) Menopause (definition): The almost inevitable fretting by husbands whereby they first anticipate (sometimes in sheer terror), the looming specter of being “outside the affections of the marital bedroom” looking in… Let’s concede the obvious. Menopause affects desire…and it can… Detecting Menopause Through Testing Menopause comes from two Greek words that mean “month” and “to end,” and the current medical definition of menopause means exactly the same: the absence of menstruation for twelve months. Menopause can occur between late thirties and late 50s, and not a single woman can avoid this period. Considering that menopause hits a woman in her most active… Looking for Menopause Relief It's easier to get menopause relief today than ever before. Store shelves and Web sites offer a multitude of products promising menopause relief for the menopause weary. Before buying and/or taking any type of medication, whether over the counter or prescribed, it's a good idea to explore your options and become educated on what's available. In… The Menopause And HRT The menopause affects women in many different ways. For some it begins in their early forties to mid fifties which is the usual age women experience the menopause. It occurs when ovaries stop producing eggs- a physical process but which often involves psychological factors. These can include a loss of purpose in life, feelings of sadness that the… Menopause Hot Flashes Hot flashes is the most widespread symptom faced by American women going through menopause — about 75% of such women suffer hot flashes. Hot flashes makes a woman feel hot in the neck and the head. Heart palpitations, dizziness, headache, sweating, nausea and anxiety may accompany it. The face flushes so that it becomes red. 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