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Hot Topic! Does menopause make weight loss harder?

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September 3, 2026 2:32pm EDT

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Hot Topic: Does menopause make weight loss harder? [WATCH VIDEO]

Confused by sudden weight gain, especially the kind that feels stubborn and doesn’t respond to diet or exercise like you’re used to? Menopause lowers estrogen levels that can lead to lasting changes in your body.

Menopause Drives Hormonal Weight Gain

Estrogen declines:

In menopause, estrogen levels remain low.

Visceral (abdominal) fat increases:

Natural weight distribution changes and existing fat shifts toward the abdomen and waistline.

Metabolic function decreases:

The body’s metabolism slows down as insulin sensitivity decreases, promoting new weight gain.

Muscle loss accelerates & calorie burn slows:

The body burns fewer calories at rest and begins to lose existing muscle mass.

Weight loss requires a new approach:

Diet and exercise alone can’t counteract hormonal weight gain common in menopause.

If you’re gaining weight you can’t explain and don’t see real results from typical weight loss methods, you're not alone, and there’s an answer.

That’s what we’re discussing with this Hot Topic question!

Does menopause make weight loss harder?

Dr. Brown explains more about this important topic.

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Weight gain in perimenopause is often hormonal, and HRT can treat the root cause. Complete Winona’s free medical questionnaire to find out if HRT is right for you.

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We’ll be back next month with another Hot Topic.