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“Weight changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in ...

Weight gain is common in women going through menopause. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormone fluctuations, muscle loss, poor sleep, and changes in eating and exercise habits.

In the early 40s, and perhaps even earlier, it is important for women and their health care team to start discussing aging-related weight changes that are happening and will happen.