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Kat Storr

'I've been through menopause, work a desk job and have no time to exercise, can I still lose weight?' Dr Amir Khan answers your question

Dr Amir Khan.

Unexpected weight gain is one of the most common problems women have after menopause. It was one of the most popular subjects when we reached out to you, our woman&home readers, for your questions for our resident doctor, Dr Amir Khan.

Weight gain or redistribution of weight in post-menopause can be caused by a range of factors, some of which are out of our control. As we age, our muscle mass decreases, metabolism slows and hormone levels change, which means many of us end up carrying more weight around our stomach and upper body.

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