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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Women's Health
  • Obesity Medicine

Background:

  • Midlife weight gain in women is a growing concern, influenced by aging and hormonal shifts.
  • Menopause exacerbates unfavorable body composition changes and central adiposity.
  • Obesity during menopause is linked to increased risks of cardiometabolic disease, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the interplay of aging, hormonal changes, and lifestyle in midlife women's obesity.
  • To discuss the impact of midlife weight gain on women's long-term health.
  • To highlight evolving pharmacologic interventions for obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of aging, hormonal changes, lifestyle factors, and obesity management in midlife women.
  • Analysis of current pharmacologic and lifestyle interventions.
  • Synthesis of evidence on comorbidities and mental health impacts.

Main Results:

  • Age-related metabolic changes and menopause drive weight gain and central adiposity.
  • Obesity in menopause correlates with higher risks of cardiometabolic disease and impaired quality of life.
  • Newer antiobesity medications show significant efficacy; lifestyle interventions (resistance training, Mediterranean diet) are foundational.

Conclusions:

  • Multifaceted management integrating lifestyle, pharmacotherapy, and surgery is essential for midlife women's weight.
  • Early identification, anticipatory guidance, and personalized interventions are crucial.
  • Further research is needed for weight maintenance protocols and preserving lean mass during incretin therapy.