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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My sister had surgery to cut her fallopian tubes and hasn't been able to get pregnant for 3 years. Now she's pregnant how is that possible without fallopian tubes?

please consult Gynec for better advise.

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I've attached my TVS report and I'm really hoping to avoid surgery do you think this can be managed with medication instead? I'm a bit worried about the findings and would love to know if there are other treatment options

Yes ... it can be cleared with medicine

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I'm worried about the side effects of taking birth control pills. How long after taking them can I find out if I'm pregnant?

Common adverse effects of contraceptive pills include nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, weight gain, and increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and high blood pressure; to confirm pregnancy, a home pregnancy test (HPT) can detect hCG hormone levels 7-10 days after conception, with accuracy increasing 2-3 days after a missed period, while a blood test can detect pregnancy 6-8 days after conception.

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