Menopause and lipedema
Painful, symmetric fat deposition on legs — often mistaken for obesity.
Recognize it
Bilateral leg fat sparing the feet, easy bruising, tenderness, non-response to diet.
Management
Flat-knit compression, manual lymphatic drainage, anti-inflammatory nutrition, transdermal (not oral) HRT.
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Medically reviewed by Kindr Health Clinical Team · Last reviewed 2026-06-19. Compounded medications are prepared by FDA-registered 503A pharmacies and are not FDA-approved drug products.