Weight gain during menopause - Is it inevitable or can it be prevented?

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.