Muscle loss, called sarcopenia when it becomes more significant, is one of the most important yet overlooked changes women experience as they age. Starting around midlife, shifting hormones, declining estrogen, reduced physical activity, chronic stress, and changes in protein metabolism can all accelerate the loss of lean muscle.
This affects far more than strength: muscle is central to metabolism, insulin sensitivity, bone protection, mobility, and long‑term healthspan. When muscle declines, women may notice weight gain despite eating the same, increased fatigue, slower recovery, and a general feeling of weakness or instability.
This tag brings together evidence-based insights on why muscle loss accelerates during perimenopause and menopause, how it impacts metabolic and hormonal health, and what women can do to preserve and rebuild strength. Topics include the role of estrogen in muscle maintenance, the connection between muscle and insulin resistance, the importance of protein intake, resistance training strategies, and how sleep and stress influence muscle recovery.
Whether you’re noticing subtle changes or actively working to rebuild strength, this section helps women build clarity, confidence, and a proactive plan for staying strong through midlife and beyond.
