Glossary

Visceral fat

Visceral fat is stored deep in the abdomen around internal organs and carries higher metabolic risk than subcutaneous fat. Its share tends to rise during the menopausal transition.

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Perimenopause Menopause Postmenopause Premature menopause Early menopause Surgical menopause

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