Menopause and Belly Fat:
What Is Your Body Trying to Tell You?
One of the most common questions women ask during perimenopause and menopause is, "Why has my stomach suddenly changed when my diet hasn't?"
If this sounds familiar, you are far from alone.
Many women notice that fat begins to accumulate around the abdomen during midlife. While changing hormone levels, particularly declining oestrogen, play a role in where the body stores fat, they are only part of the story. Ageing, reduced muscle mass, poorer sleep, higher stress levels, medications and everyday lifestyle habits can all influence body composition.
