Menopause is a normal stage of life, but it can bring both noticeable symptoms and hidden health risks. Comprehensive menopause care means looking beyond hot flashes to address the full impact on your body, with strategies that support daily comfort and long-term health.

Perimenopausal weight gain is a real thing.

This is a fact.

It's common for weight gain to start a few years before menopause, during the time known as perimenopause. Weight gain often continues at about the rate of 1.5 pounds each year as a woman goes through her 50s.

When I meet with women to discuss the potential risks and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy - fear of weight gain with estrogen therapy is common.

But is this fear valid?