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As digestion adapts and eating patterns stabilise, these symptoms usually lessen or resolve
Estrogen: Helps maintain insulin sensitivity and influences fat distribution Progesterone: Affects appetite signals and fluid retention The shift: As hormone levels decline, metabolic processes change in ways that can make weight loss harder Why belly fat increases during hormonal transitions You might notice weight settling differently during perimenopause and menopauseoften around the midsection rather than the hips or thighs
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Pharmacies typically keep detailed logs that can establish exposure over time