Weight Gain, Hair Loss, and Other Surprising Side Effects of Menopause



As women age, they may experience a variety of symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats. But many don’t realize that menopause can also cause other physical changes that can be surprising. Weight gain and hair loss are two of the most common side effects of menopause that many women don’t expect.

Weight Gain

Weight gain is one of the most common side effects of menopause. This is due to hormonal changes in the body as estrogen levels decline during this period. Estrogen helps to regulate metabolism and appetite, so when levels drop it can lead to an increase in appetite and a decrease in metabolism which can result in weight gain. Additionally, lifestyle factors such as decreased activity levels due to age or health issues can contribute to weight gain during this time.

Hair Loss
Hair loss is another common symptom experienced by women during menopause. This occurs because estrogen helps keep hair follicles healthy; when levels drop, hair follicles become weak and unable to sustain healthy growth. Hair loss usually begins at the crown or temples and progresses from there if it isn’t treated properly with medication or lifestyle changes like avoiding certain hairstyles that pull on the scalp or using products with harsh chemicals that damage hair follicles.

Other Surprising Side Effects
In addition to weight gain and hair loss, there are other unexpected side effects associated with menopause including: increased risk for osteoporosis due to decreased bone density; skin changes such as wrinkles; vaginal dryness; urinary incontinence; depression; anxiety; sleep disturbances; joint pain; headaches; fatigue; memory problems/forgetfulness; heart palpitations/irregular heartbeat; digestive issues such as constipation or bloating due to hormonal imbalances affecting digestion and absorption of nutrients from food consumed.; hot flashes/night sweats due to fluctuations in hormones affecting body temperature regulation.; increased risk for certain types of cancer (breast cancer) due to weakened immune system caused by hormonal imbalances.; increased risk for stroke because estrogen helps protect against blood clots forming in arteries leading to brain tissue damage if not treated quickly enough after onset.; reduced libido due lower testosterone levels which affects sexual desire..

Fortunately, there are ways you can manage these symptoms through diet modifications (eating more plant-based foods), exercise (engaging in regular physical activity), hormone therapy (taking medications prescribed by your doctor), stress reduction techniques (yoga/meditation), supplements (vitamin D3/calcium) or natural remedies like acupuncture or herbal remedies recommended by your healthcare provider. By managing these symptoms you can help reduce their severity so you don’t have any unpleasant surprises during this time in your life!

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