3 myths about menopause weight gain.

There are a lot of myths about menopause and weight gain floating around and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. And if you associate menopause with weight gain, you’re certainly not alone.

Let’s take a look at a few of the top myths surrounding menopause weight gain.

Myth 1: Weight Gain is Always a Symptom of Menopause

While hormonal changes during menopause may influence where weight is gained, they’re not necessarily the reason behind weight gain itself.¹ If you find yourself gaining weight around the midsection, it may be because of a very real menopause symptom: weight redistribution.

Myth 2: Hormones Are the Only Factor in Menopausal Weight Gain

Fluctuating and dropping hormone levels do trigger menopause symptoms like weight redistribution and fatigue, but there are other factors at play when it comes to weight gain. Additionally, shifts in mental health, such as depression or anxiety, may also impact your weight and appetite.

Myth 3: Menopausal Weight Gain is Inevitable

While it’s true that your body will change during menopause, dealing with notable weight gain isn’t inevitable. If weight gain is a concern, there are ways to both prevent it and better manage it.

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/menopause-weight-gain/art-20046058