Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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regarding menopause and hysterectomy

joanieg2006
joanieg2006
Does anyone know if it's normal to gain weight during menopause
and after having a hysterectomy? I had a hysterectomy a year
ago this past September and can't seem to lose my belly fat.

Any suggestions?
joanieg2006
deleted_user
deleted_user
I haven't had a hysterectomy, but I am going through menopause and have a a'belly' for the 1st time in my life. I, of course work out, and go to 2 differenct classes, yoga and a strength training class. My belly hasn't budged, not bigger, not smaller. I just an article of 5 foods that fight belly fat for midlife women, i'll incororate them and see if it helps. the foods are
1-cooked tomatoes
2-light treated mushrooms (sun bella mushrooms exposed to ultraviolet light) don't know where i'll get 'em, will have to research and ask around.
3-raspberries
4-coconut oil ( believe it or not) article didn't say how much, i might get coconut juice in health food section or natural food store.
5-alaska pollock fish also found in imitation crab meat.

we'll see if anything happens
good luck to you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Joanieg, if it's any consolation, I have NOT had a hysterectomy, but am going through peri-menopause (am 51 going on 52 in July). Have noticed that my belly fat has increased somewhat. Having more trouble losing it than I was before. What I did do was to begin power walking at least three days a week (have done this in the past on and off, and had decent results in getting back into shape). Also, I decided to try one of those belts that you wear that sends electrode stimulation into a target area (the Contour belt). Only time will tell if it's helping the "belly bulge" situation. B.