Many women notice weight gain, increased abdominal fat or changes in body composition during perimenopause and menopause. This research library explains what the evidence says about hormones, visceral fat, insulin resistance, sleep, muscle mass and metabolic health.
Learn About Weight Gain Book AssessmentStudies on abdominal fat distribution during and after menopause.
Research on blood sugar regulation and metabolic flexibility.
Evidence around ageing, strength, muscle loss and metabolism.
How poor sleep may influence cravings, appetite and fat loss.
Research on whether HRT affects body composition or weight trends.
Links between body composition, heart health and healthy ageing.
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Clinical Relevance: Helps explain why women may notice waistline changes even when scale weight changes slowly.
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Clinical Relevance: Supports the need to monitor glucose, HbA1c, insulin, waist circumference and body composition.
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Clinical Relevance: Reinforces why sleep is often a core part of menopause weight management.
Body composition, waist circumference and visceral fat may be more useful than weight alone.
Maintaining muscle helps support metabolism, mobility and long-term health.
Poor sleep can make weight management significantly harder.
Track your symptoms, sleep, weight and body composition, then review the patterns with a healthcare professional.
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