Menopause Weight Gain & Symptom Treatment in Mount Kisco, NY
Menopause can bring hot flashes, poor sleep, mood changes, and stubborn weight gain. At Briones Weight Loss Center, Dr. Maria Briones helps women throughout Westchester County feel like themselves again with hormone testing, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and medical weight loss designed for midlife.
Menopause and Your Body
Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles and is officially reached after 12 consecutive months without a period. The transition, called perimenopause, can begin years earlier as estrogen and progesterone levels rise and fall unpredictably. These hormonal shifts affect nearly every system in the body, from sleep and mood to metabolism and bone health.
Common Menopause Symptoms
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Weight gain, especially around the belly
- Trouble sleeping
- Mood changes, irritability, or anxiety
- Brain fog and memory lapses
- Low libido and vaginal dryness
- Thinning hair and changes in skin elasticity
Why Menopause Causes Weight Gain
Falling estrogen changes where your body stores fat, shifting it toward the abdomen. Muscle mass naturally declines with age, slowing metabolism, and poor sleep increases hunger hormones. Many women also develop insulin resistance during this stage. The result is weight gain that does not respond to the same diet and exercise habits that worked before. Menopausal weight gain also raises the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Menopause Treatment at Briones Weight Loss Center
Dr. Maria Briones is board-certified in anti-aging medicine, obesity medicine, and internal medicine, giving her a unique ability to address menopause symptoms and weight together. Your care may include:
- Comprehensive hormone, thyroid, and metabolic lab testing
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to relieve hot flashes, sleep issues, and mood changes
- A medical weight loss plan designed for a changing metabolism
- Nutrition and strength-focused exercise guidance to preserve muscle
- Supplements to support energy, bone health, and sleep
Many women also want to address the visible changes that come with menopause. Treatments like Ultherapy®, Morpheus8, and PRP hair restoration can help restore firmness and fullness, while CoolSculpting® can target stubborn belly fat.
Menopause FAQs
Why do I gain weight during menopause?
Lower estrogen shifts fat storage to the abdomen, muscle mass declines, and sleep changes increase hunger, all of which make weight gain more likely.
Can hormone therapy help with menopause weight gain?
BHRT can relieve symptoms like poor sleep and fatigue that make weight loss harder, and it works best combined with a medical weight loss plan.
What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?
BHRT uses hormones that are chemically identical to those your body produces to restore balance and relieve menopause symptoms.
How do I know if I am in perimenopause?
Irregular periods, hot flashes, sleep changes, and mood shifts are common signs. Lab testing can help confirm hormonal changes.
Is hormone therapy safe?
For many women, hormone therapy is safe and effective when prescribed after a thorough evaluation. Dr. Briones reviews your health history before recommending treatment.
Can menopause cause hair thinning?
Yes. Hormonal changes can lead to thinning hair. PRP hair restoration may help support fuller-looking hair.
How do I schedule a menopause consultation?
Call Briones Weight Loss Center at (914) 241-6249 or request an appointment online.
Feel Like Yourself Again
You do not have to accept menopause symptoms as your new normal. Call Briones Weight Loss Center at (914) 241-6249 or request a consultation online.