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.
Hello,
I have been going through menopause for a few years now, in the last 6 months I have been increasingly gaining weight, I used to not eat all day and just have dinner to keep weight at bay, now my body gets really shakiy, dizzy and overall sick if I do not eat some food a few times a day. So I have been following the Dr. recommendation to eat. I am now gaining weight to the tune of at least 10 lbs in the last three months. I have tried to get more exercise but I also have sleep issues so I am exhausted all the time. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas as to what has helped them with weight gain during menopause?
Thank you so much!
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