how does menopause affect weight
A , Administration, answered. Changes in hormone levels from menopause affect where women gain weight, usually in the stomach area as opposed to the hips or thighs. The hormonal changes affect only where you gain the weight, not why you gain extra weight. After menopause, weight gain is more likely a result of an inactive lifestyle and eating more calories than you burn. Genetics can also play a role in weight gain as we get older.