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Climacteric modifications in body weight and fat tissue distribution.

M Gambacciani1, M Ciaponi, B Cappagli

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56100 Pisa, Italy.

Climacteric : the Journal of the International Menopause Society
|March 26, 2002
PubMed
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Climacteric changes significantly impact women's body weight and fat distribution. Postmenopausal women experience increased body fat and a shift towards central obesity, distinct from aging effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Human Physiology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Menopause is associated with significant hormonal shifts.
  • Understanding climacteric effects on body composition is crucial for women's health.
  • Body weight and fat distribution changes are common during the menopausal transition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of menopausal transition on body weight.
  • To analyze changes in body fat mass and distribution during climacteric.
  • To differentiate effects of aging versus menopausal status on body composition.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 1075 healthy women (premenopausal, perimenopausal, postmenopausal).
  • Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) used for body fat analysis.

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  • Comparison of body weight, BMI, and fat distribution across menopausal groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Perimenopausal and postmenopausal women had higher body weight, BMI, and total body fat than premenopausal women.
    • Truncal and arm fat increased, while leg fat decreased in perimenopausal and postmenopausal groups.
    • Postmenopausal women showed reduced lean tissue mass, particularly in the legs.

    Conclusions:

    • Climacteric changes, not just aging, are key predictors of body weight and fat distribution shifts.
    • Perimenopausal and postmenopausal women exhibit a tendency towards central (android) fat distribution.
    • These findings highlight the importance of addressing menopausal status in body composition management.