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UChicagoMedicine (2025) Weight gain is a frequent occurrence during perimenopause and menopause. It is due to hormonal shifts, especially declining estrogen, which impacts metabolism and fat storage. Reduced muscle mass and physical activity with age also contribute. Concurrently, fluctuations in hormone levels often lead to mood alterations, which can manifest as anything from minor irritability to more significant anxiety or depression. The role of oestrogen in weight gain

Each woman will experience menopause differently. Although, more than 57% of women will experience hot flushes and night sweats during their menopausal periods.1 When it occurs at night time, it may be greatly disruptive to sleep. It mostly begins at age between 45 and 49 years and lasts an average of 10 years.1 It is described as a sudden heat rising towards the face or upper body accompanied by profuse sweating.1 You may have other symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, light he