Reduced estrogen levels can lower metabolic rate leading to less energy levels which in turn leads to less physical activity, making it difficult to lose weight easily.
Some women can go through menopause early because they might have had a hysterectomy or have suffered damage to the ovaries as a result of chemotherapy.
Despite the fact that we no longer live in medieval times, there is unfortunately; a lot of ignorance in our modern society about Menopause, what it is, what it means and what can be done to alleviate some of its more debilitating symptoms.