11/04/2026
Menopause & Weight Gain - hear separating fact from fiction in collaboration with .ie
It’s one of the most common concerns amongst women, but the science is often misunderstood.
Menopause itself isn’t the main driver of weight gain - but it does influence where fat is stored and how it impacts health.
That shift toward abdominal (visceral) fat is what matters most metabolically.
And HRT?
Despite the headlines, it’s largely weight neutral - but it may support body composition and symptoms that make weight management harder.
This is where nuance matters - focusing on weight alone misses the bigger picture.
👉 Health at midlife is about body composition, metabolic risk, and sustainable health behaviours - not just the number on the scale.
If excess weight is having a negative impact on health (this is how we now think of obesity - not just BMI and size) there are evidence-based treatments available.
Save this for later, and share with someone who needs a clearer understanding of what’s really going on.
