Research
Metabolic adaptation
Menopause leads to significant metabolic alterations and central and visceral fat redistribution in women.
Practitioners should be aware of the metabolic changes that occur during menopause and consider them in treatment strategies.
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In addition to age-related weight gain, menopause adds additional challenges for women with the occurrence of significant metabolic alterations and central and visceral fat redistribution.
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Source
Fat mass, weight and body shape changes at menopause – causes and consequences: a narrative review
Anna Fenton et al. · Climacteric · 2023
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