Adjusting to Life After Menopause

For many women, menopause brings some unexpected―and unwelcome―surprises. Some of the most profound have to do with the physical changes that come in midlife. Most women gain abdominal weight with perimenopause and menopause. With some, the weight gain is actual, but with others, it is an illusion caused by a shift of fat from the breasts, hips and thighs to the abdomen. The resulting alteration in physical appearance may be the source of diminished self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression. It may also result in self-consciousness that results in lower libido and sexual dysfunction, which may damage relationships and negatively affects an important marker for quality of life. Abdominal fat also increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. Learn how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and a comprehensive weight-management plan can restore the hormonal balance disrupted by menopause and help achieve a healthy weight. ….Read More