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Women typically gain weight after menopause, a trend often beginning during perimenopause. According to the Mayo Clinic, weight gain of about a pound a year is average. While this can affect a woman’s self esteem, and there are numerous health risks associated with excess body fat, this is a manageable and reversible natural phenomenon.
