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When you think of menopause, you might automatically think of hot flashes and mood swings. While a drop in estrogen (which occurs during menopause) certainly causes these symptoms, another notable change many women experience during menopause is weight gain. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, women gain an average of five pounds during menopause. Some women might gain as much as 15 to 25 pounds. Learning how to fight potential weight gain now can make it easier to maintain your body weight for overall better health.
This is one factor that unfortunately you have no choice in the matter. Genetics can play a role in weight gain during and after menopause. If your parents or other close relatives tend to gain weight in the abdomen, then the likelihood you will gain weight in this area is high.The secret to preventing weight gain is the same for all ages.his weight gain tends to settle in your stomach rather than around the hips and thighs. Menopause is the absence of menstrual periods. You have not officially hit menopause until 12 months after your last period.