: As women age, they naturally lose lean muscle mass (sarcopenia). Since muscle burns more calories than fat even at rest, this loss slows the overall metabolic rate.
: Lower estrogen can make the body less effective at using starches and blood sugar, leading to increased fat storage and a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes . Health Risks of "Menopause Belly" menopause and weight gain
The primary driver of menopausal weight gain is not just one factor but a combination of several biological shifts: : As women age, they naturally lose lean