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Perimenopausal Visceral Fat

Meaning

Perimenopausal visceral fat refers to the metabolically active adipose tissue that accumulates specifically around the internal organs within the abdominal cavity during the transition period leading up to menopause. This particular fat distribution pattern is strongly linked to the decline in ovarian estrogen production and is significantly more detrimental to health than subcutaneous fat. Increased visceral fat is a major risk factor for insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease in women. Clinical strategies during perimenopause often focus on reducing this specific fat depot to mitigate long-term cardiometabolic risk.