Weight gain (especially abdominal): Diagnosis & treatment
Evidence-based options for treating weight gain (especially abdominal) — medications, lifestyle, and clinical pathways.
Treatment options
Strength training (twice weekly minimum) preserves muscle and counters the metabolic shift. Protein intake of 1.0–1.6 g/kg supports muscle retention. For women meeting BMI/comorbidity criteria, GLP-1 medications are FDA-approved and increasingly prescribed during the menopause transition.
Informational only. Final treatment decisions require a licensed clinician who knows your full medical history.