The doctor named the main reason for weight gain in women after 40 years

Thyroid problems can contribute to excess weight gain in women over 40 years old.

As reported by BAKU.WS, this was stated by dietitian Lyudmila Denisenko in an interview with kp.ru.

"For women 'around forty,' the thyroid gland often becomes the main factor in weight gain. The hormones of this gland regulate energy metabolism, and when they are deficient, metabolism slows down. Hypothyroidism occurs in 10% of adults and develops for various reasons," noted the expert.

She added that if excess weight appears with normal eating habits and activity level, one should consult a doctor for examination.

"The abdomen suddenly increases, although diet and activity remain the same, and pregnancy is not planned. There can be many reasons for this: tumors of the uterus and ovaries (benign and malignant), accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites), elongation of the sigmoid colon (dolichosigmoid), as well as common constipation," explained Denisenko.