A report published in the peer-reviewed journal Climacteric, by the International Menopause Society, found that the menopause does not cause a woman to gain weight, however, it does affect the way fat was deposited in the body.
Regardless of whether a woman put on weight or not, the menopause did cause a shift of body fat from the hips to the abdomen.
The review group of the International Menopause Society considered the evidence on why women gain weight around the menopause and concluded that the weight gain seen around the menopause is more due to ageing and environmental factors and is not hormonal.
Abdominal fat is a problem as it increases the risk of future problems such as diabetes, heart disease, sexual function and quality of life in postmenopausal women.
Their advice to women is to take early steps to ensure they don't gain excess weight after the menopause and to stay in shape by being active and exercising.
Some women may also benefit from estrogen therapy, but the pros and cons must be assessed with the doctor first.
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
Does Menopause Make You More Susceptible To Diabetes?
No it does not. Menopause has little to no impact on whether women become more susceptible to diabetes, according to a unique study.
This is according to study lead author Catherine Kim, M.D., M.P.H., an associate professor of internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan Health System, who conducted a national clinical trial of 1,237 women at high risk for diabetes, ages 40 to 65, menopause had no additional effect on risk for diabetes.
Postmenopausal women had no higher risk for diabetes whether they experienced natural menopause or had their ovaries removed.
The research is considered the only menopause study that specifically analyzed the impact of diabetes on women who had natural menopause and those who had their ovaries removed. Most other studies mixed them together or excluded one group.
Dr Kim says"Menopause is one of many small steps in aging and it doesn't mean women's health will be worse after going through this transition."
She says that menopause does not mean that menopausal women have a higher risk of diabetes and that lifestyle changes can be very effective in keeping them healthy.
This is according to study lead author Catherine Kim, M.D., M.P.H., an associate professor of internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan Health System, who conducted a national clinical trial of 1,237 women at high risk for diabetes, ages 40 to 65, menopause had no additional effect on risk for diabetes.
Postmenopausal women had no higher risk for diabetes whether they experienced natural menopause or had their ovaries removed.
The research is considered the only menopause study that specifically analyzed the impact of diabetes on women who had natural menopause and those who had their ovaries removed. Most other studies mixed them together or excluded one group.
Dr Kim says"Menopause is one of many small steps in aging and it doesn't mean women's health will be worse after going through this transition."
She says that menopause does not mean that menopausal women have a higher risk of diabetes and that lifestyle changes can be very effective in keeping them healthy.
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