weight gain & menopause

Does weight gain during menopause have medical implications?

Weight gain at any age is harmful to the body. Weight gain during menopause increase levels of lipids like cholesterol, which increase risk of heart disease and stroke. Other medical problems related to weight gain include development of type 2 diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure. There is a lot of evidence which reveals that excess weight also increases the risk of several cancers like breast and colon. There is newer evidence showing that even a weight gain of 2 kilograms at menopause can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer.