Why Menopause Treatment’s Obsession with Diet Could Be Harming Your Fertility Journey

Have you ever felt like menopause treatment is less about your health and more about controlling your weight? You're not alone. As Cole Kazdin highlighted in a recent Time essay, weight gain during perimenopause often becomes the first—and unfairly the most—targeted symptom. But what if this focus on dieting isn't just misguided but potentially damaging, especially if you're navigating fertility challenges alongside menopause or perimenopause?

Let’s unpack why the relentless dieting culture entwined with menopause treatment deserves a second look—and how this matters deeply for people with sensitivities or conditions who want to conceive.

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