Just “Weight” Until Menopause: How Estrogen Deficiency Affects Women’s Fat Absorption, Concordia University Study

Women tend to carry excess fat in their hips and thighs, while men tend to carry it on their stomachs. But after menopause, things start to change: many women’s fat storage patterns start to resemble those of men. This indicates that there’s a link between estrogen and body fat storage. This connection is well documented, but the underlying mechanisms remained poorly understood until now.

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