Association of Mid-Life Changes in Body Size, Body Composition and Obesity Status with the Menopausal Transition

The mid-life period is a critical window for increases in body weight and changes in body composition. In this review, we summarize the clinical experience of the menopausal transition by obesity status, and examine the evidence regarding the menopausal transition and reproductive hormones effects o...

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Main Authors: Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez, Catherine Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/4/3/42