Weight gain at menopause increases the risk of high blood pressure, high bl
ood lipid levels, and insulin resistance. Some studies have suggested that
increased weight: is linked with hormonal changes and might be considered "
normal." Does this mean women face inexorable weight gain at menopause, or
are there ways to overcome this problem? In this article, the authors revie
w long-term studies related to changes that occur at menopause and define t
he factors that can be altered to avoid weight gain and the many problems a
ssociated with it.