Condition
Menopause Weight Gain
Quick answer
Menopause weight gain is driven by declining estrogen, shifting body composition toward visceral fat, and reduced metabolic rate. Effective treatment combines GLP-1 medication, resistance training, protein-forward nutrition, and (where appropriate) bioidentical hormone replacement to restore both weight and energy.
About Menopause Weight Gain
The perimenopause-to-menopause transition typically brings 5 to 15 pounds of weight gain, much of it abdominal. Estrogen decline, lower lean mass, and disrupted sleep all play roles. A combined approach — GLP-1 plus hormone support — addresses all of them.
Common signs & symptoms
- •Sudden abdominal weight gain
- •Hot flashes and night sweats
- •Sleep disruption
- •Mood changes
- •Brain fog
Risk factors
- •Age 40 to 60
- •Family history
- •Pre-existing insulin resistance
Treatments at ZenOryva
Common questions
Should I start with HRT or GLP-1 first?
It depends on your symptoms. Many women benefit most from a combined approach. Your provider designs a sequence that fits your priorities.
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