When you start exercising, the hormone that controls appetite—ghrelin—goes down, which means you don’t feel very hungry. At ...

"Weight changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in adulthood," Dr. Hurtado says. "Around age 30, your muscle mass starts decreasing ...

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Weight gain is common in women going through menopause. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormone fluctuations, muscle loss, poor sleep, and changes in eating and exercise habits.

In the early 40s, and perhaps even earlier, it is important for women and their health care team to start discussing aging-related weight changes that are happening and will happen.