HomeBreaking WLS NewsWeight Loss May Mitigate Symptoms of Menopause gwhqadmin February 20, 2009 Breaking WLS News Get the Flash Player to see the wordTube Media Player. Weight Loss May Mitigate Symptoms of Menopause Hitting middle age can be a crazy ride for a lot of women. You have to contend with hot flashes, extra weight gain, and for some women, bladder control problems. Fortunately, a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates the cure for incontinence may be as simple as losing a few pounds. According to the study, obese women involved in a six-month weight loss program reported half as many leakage episodes as before. The women lost an average of 17 pounds, but they experienced a 47% reduction in the number ofweekly incontinence episodes – and, let’s face it, when it comes to incontinence, a 47% decrease is no mere drop in the bucket. Previous studies have shown that obesity can be a risk factor for bladder control problems, likely because the increased weight puts more pressure on the bladder . The study authors note that losing even a little weight decreases that pressure – and will probably help lower your dry cleaning bill, too.
