Sugar cravings during menopause can feel overwhelming and frustrating. These intense urges for sweet foods affect many women during the menopausal transition, often leading to unwanted weight gain and blood sugar fluctuations. The good news? Several natural remedies can help manage these cravings effectively.

If you've noticed an intense desire for cookies, chocolate, or ice cream since entering menopause, you're not imagining things. Research shows that hormonal changes during menopause can directly trigger sugar cravings, affecting up to 60% of women during this transition. Understanding why this happens—and knowing it's a real physiological response—can help you manage these cravings more effectively.

Many women going through menopause wonder whether menopause hormone therapy (MHT), also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), will impact their blood sugar levels. The relationship between MHT/HRT and glucose metabolism is complex, with research showing predominantly positive effects on blood sugar control. Understanding how MHT/HRT affects your body's ability to manage glucose can help you make informed decisions about your health during and after menopause.