How long does menopause weight gain last?

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Many women gain weight around menopause starting as early as from 40 years of age which can be controlled by healthy eating habits and physical activity. There is no rule which applies commonly for all women in terms of this duration of weight gain but on an average it is 5 years.

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If you notice that you have something sticking out of the Anus, you could have rectal prolapse. Additional symptoms of prolapse can include: Feeling a bulge outside your anus, Seeing a red mass outside your anal opening, Pain in the anus or rectum, Bleeding from the rectum and Leaking blood, stool, or mucus from the anus.

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My last menstrual cycle started on 15/05/2019 but it was a mistake because she's pregnant now. I'm considering abortion but she's already had three surgical deliveries. Can you advise on the risks or what options we have in this situation?

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