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Menopause
Menopause And Weight Gain
By:
Susan Megge
If you're like many women who are
thirty-and-forty-something, you've probably noticed that you're gaining
weight that stubbornly refuses to take its departure. You're also probably
thinking that this extra weight couldn't possibly be due to menopause -
after all, you're still experiencing regular periods.
Weight gain in pre-menopausal women is quite normal because menopause
actually occurs in three major stages and can take 15 years or longer,
depending on your age and family history. The first stage of menopause is
known as perimenopause, and symptoms include spotting, hot flashes, night
sweats, irritability, irregular periods and weight gain.
Most women will notice weight gain as one of the first symptoms of
menopause, especially around the abdomen. This is due to the fact that their
hormone levels are declining drastically.
One of the hormones that will have an effect on women as they approach and
experience menopause is estrogen, which is the female sex hormone that is
responsible for causing monthly ovulation. During your menopausal years,
your estrogen levels decline rapidly, causing your body to eventually stop
ovulating. This is the hormone that seems to play a big role in menopausal
weight gain. When your ovaries produce less estrogen, your body will look
for other places from where to get needed estrogen. Fat cells in your body
can produce estrogen, so your body works harder to convert calories into fat
to increase estrogen levels.
Another hormone responsible for your new body is androgen, which can be
blamed for sending your new weight to your middle section. In fact, weight
gain during these menopausal years is often referred to as "middle age
spread" due to the rapid growth of the mid-section. Often, this is one of
the very first signs of menopause.
Women also experience a drop in their testosterone levels during these
years. While it's true that testosterone is known as the "male hormone,"
women have testosterone too, and this hormone helps your body to create lean
muscle mass out of the calories that you consume. Since muscle cells burn
more calories than fat cells do, with higher testosterone levels you'll have
increased metabolism. Because your body is producing less testosterone
during menopause you'll notice a loss of muscle, an increase in body fat and
a much lower metabolism. Muscle burns more calories than fat does, so the
more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be. As you know, the
lower your metabolism, the slower your body burns calories.
Women can benefit a great deal by committing to a regular exercise routine.
It's important to know that weight training plays a very important role in
losing the extra weight you've gained. You can keep the weight off by
building muscle to help burn calories.
In summary, every woman's hormone levels decline at some point in their
lives. Yes, this is going to result in some uncomfortable symptoms, but it's
certainly not the end of the world. You can naturally reduce a lot of
menopausal symptoms by simply making some lifestyle changes that will help
to make you look and feel beautiful and energized.
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Get rid of your hot
flashes quickly and naturally!
By:
ann777
How You Can Reactivate Your Hormones -
even after you think it's too late and you've tried everything
Menopause is commonly defined by the medical profession as the result of the
depletion of Estrogen in aging women. Other hormones, such as Progesterone,
are also greatly affected, and all are essential to optimal health.
The most common treatments for Estrogen depletion to date are:
" Hormone replacement therapy, which has detrimental side effects. There has
been a lot of controversy over this treatment as it can lead to cancer and
other ailments from varicose veins to depression. Many women who do try this
therapy eventually discontinue it because of side effects such as weight
gain, migraine headaches, and fluid retention.
" Estrogen supplements - these are drugs that are taken orally to maintain
the normal estrogen level in the body. They can be purchased over the
counter in most pharmacies. However, always consult your doctor first about
the function of the normal estrogen level in the body and all the pertinent
information you need regarding this matter.
" You can also eat estrogen-containing foods. There are many foods that
contain estrogen. Some of which are apples, licorice, eggplant, cucumbers,
peas, pomegranates, clover, carrots, garlic, pumpkins, soybeans and soybean
sprouts, barley, papaya, dates, potatoes, alfalfa, eggs, fennels, plums,
oats, yams, wheat, rice, and many more. With regular intake of these foods,
your body will maintain normal estrogen level.
These are the different ways to balance the estrogen level. Be sure to find
out all the pertinent information from both your medical and nutritional
professionals in order to make an informed decision for your health.
One important note about nutritional supplements. Having a diet rich in the
above foods, fortified with additional hormone stimulating supplements takes
months. It's not a quick fix, so do be patient! In due time you will feel
great because they DO work.
Disclaimer:
All material provided is for informational and educational purposes only,
and is not to be construed as medical advice or instruction.
It is of utmost importance that you do your own due diligence. Consult with
your physician or a qualified health professional on any matters regarding
your health and well-being or regarding any findings expressed within this
website.
If you are taking any prescription medication, consult with your physician
about possible side effects before taking any supplements. |
