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Fat mass, weight and body shape changes at menopause - causes and consequences: a narrative review
A Fenton1, C Smart1, L Goldschmidt1
1Oxford Women's Health, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Abstract:
In addition to age-related weight gain, menopause adds additional challenges for women with the occurrence of significant metabolic alterations and central and visceral fat redistribution. The changes in body composition then influence risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disruption, cancer, fracture, lung disease, sexual dysfunction, mental health disorders and dementia. They may also heighten the severity of vasomotor symptoms. Treatment of these changes requires a flexible long-term strategy. This narrative review explores the pathogenesis of the metabolic changes at menopause and effective management options.
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