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We cover your weight history, lifestyle, and full medication list, do a focused exam, then order labs: HbA1c and fasting glucose to check for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, a comprehensive metabolic panel for kidney and liver function, a lipid panel for cardiovascular risk, and a TSH, because thyroid disease drives weight changes and is often missed
Beyond hormonal changes, several interconnected factors may contribute to perimenopausal weight gain: Metabolic slowdown : Basal metabolic rate naturally decreases with age, meaning the body burns fewer calories at rest Muscle mass loss : Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) accelerates during perimenopause, further reducing metabolic rate Sleep disruption : Night sweats and insomnia, common perimenopausal symptoms, interfere with hormones regulating appetite and glucose metabolism Mood changes : Anxiety, depression, and stress during this transition may lead to emotional eating patterns Reduced physical activity : Fatigue, joint pain, and other symptoms may decrease exercise tolerance Research suggests women may gain weight gradually during perimenopause, though individual experiences vary considerably
Reduced prostate cancer risk with green tea and epigallocatechin 3-gallate intake among Hong Kong Chinese men
This natural variation is usually harmless
