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Hi I Was Taken Off HRT A Year Ago. I’m
Question: Hi I was taken off HRT a year ago. I’m age 70 I now find myself menopausal. However my concern is muscle mass loss around my belly it’s horrendous. Also I have lost bladder control I had no problem with my HRT I’m concerned that this visceral fat is more of a danger to my health
Brief Answer:
Regular check ups are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Visceral fat is very common in menopause.
I recommend to follow a healthy lifestyle, eat a healthy diet and exercise daily.
I also recommend to avoid eating processed foods which can increase the visceral fat.
I also suggest to do regular check ups to maintain your health on track.
I suggest to check regularly:
-The blood pressure
-The glycemic level
-The cholesterol level
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Regular check ups are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Visceral fat is very common in menopause.
I recommend to follow a healthy lifestyle, eat a healthy diet and exercise daily.
I also recommend to avoid eating processed foods which can increase the visceral fat.
I also suggest to do regular check ups to maintain your health on track.
I suggest to check regularly:
-The blood pressure
-The glycemic level
-The cholesterol level
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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