I understand that some women may gain weight during the menopause. My question is, will you lose the weight you've gained once you have gone through the menopause?

No, sadly the weight won't disappear of its own accord - you have to help it on its way.

Falling oestrogen levels can cause a problem with carbohydrate metabolism in some women, making it very easy to put on weight regardless of how little you eat or how much you exercise.

You may find cutting carbs right down and increasing your protein and vegtable intake helps. Have a look at the 'Low GL' Diet – there are books on this available on Amazon.

You may also find that a course of Molkosan Vitality helps, as it reduces bloating and improves carb metabolism.

Eileen Durward