Why is there weight gain after menopause?
Women go through menopause when their ovaries begin to shut down. This causes your menstruation to stop and your estrogen levels to decrease. Weight gain after menopause can be hard to prevent and hard to lose.Physcial FactorsChanges to your estrogen level can cause symptoms that make maintaining your weight a challenge. Lower hormone levels can cause fatigue or an increased appetite, which may contribute to weight gain. As you age your body begins to burn fewer calories by storing more fat and building less lean muscle.Psychological FactorsPsychological factors such as stress, fatigue or anxiety can create emotional instability after menopause. This emotional stress can cause changes in your metabolism, often an increase in appetite, leading to weight gain, according to 34- Menopause-Symptoms.com.Hormone Replacement TherapyHormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to help boost your estrogen levels during and after menopause. One side effect of HRT is weight gain. Your hormones regula
