What Causes Fatty Liver In Women?

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20 July 2025

Fatty liver in women can be caused by a variety of factors, primarily related to lifestyle, medical conditions, and hormonal influences

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Obesity: Excess body weight, particularly around the abdomen, increases the risk of fatty liver disease

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Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes: Impaired insulin function leads to fat accumulation in the liver

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High Cholesterol and Triglycerides: Abnormal blood lipid levels contribute to liver fat buildup

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Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of physical activity promotes fat accumulation in the liver

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Poor Diet: Consuming high amounts of processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats contributes to liver fat

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Menopause: Hormonal changes during menopause can increase the risk of fatty liver disease

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Women with PCOS are more likely to develop insulin resistance and fatty liver

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Rapid Weight Loss: Crash diets or extreme weight loss can stress the liver and worsen fat accumulation

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Alcohol Consumption: Excessive drinking can lead to alcoholic fatty liver disease

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