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Most women find that they experience weight gain as a part of the process of going through menopause. However some women instead find that they experience weight loss. This weight loss may come right away as part of the menopause or it may be seen in post-menopausal years. A new study reports that this weight loss is likely due to a decrease in bone density caused by the transition.
The bone loss occurs at the hip and is a result of changes in bone mineral density due to hormonal changes in the body occurring at and after menopause. Women who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may find that they are able to mitigate the effects of bone density loss but may still see a small weight change as a result of this problem. HRT in conjunction with a healthy diet and moderate weight loss tends to combat the problem.
Women who are going through menopause may want to consider getting a regular bone density scan to check for concerns about menopause-related osteoporosis. This is particularly true for women who are seeing unusual weight loss during this time of life. A doctor qualified in anti-aging or preventive imaging should be able to assist in this matter.
