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Can you please tell me why going through menopause makes you put weight on your tummy?
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Wt gain - hormones: There can be weight gain in response to hormonal changes. Other symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes, night sweats, & fatigue. Emotional symptoms can include mood swings, irritability, anxiety, depressed mood, panic attacks and difficulty concentrating. There can be vaginal dryness, v sex drive, insomnia & hair loss.
Answered 4/26/2013
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