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Menopause marks the end of menstruation, followed by twelve months of amenorrhea, initiating postmenopause. Hormonal and metabolic changes during this transition increase the risk of non-communicable diseases like obesity, hypertension, and osteoporosis. Lifestyle factors such as poor sleep, physical inactivity, psychological distress, and also quality of diet elevate these risks. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 postmenopausal women using structured interviews, standardized tools, self-designed questions, and clinical assessments. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results showed that menopausal symptoms (p=0.009), sleep quality (p=0.016), and psychological distress (p=0.001) were statistically significant with blood pressure. Similarly, menopausal symptoms (p=0.015), sleep quality (p=0.001), and psychological distress (p=0.005) were significant with BMI. Participants showed high intake of sweetened beverages, salty snacks, and fried items. Participants with normal BMI had higher Diet Quality Score (p=0.001). BMI was negatively correlated with intake of protein (r=-0.215), calcium (r = -0.283), and iron (r = -0.310), while calcium (r = -0.207) intake was inversely associated with systolic blood pressure. In conclusion, study demonstrates that lifestyle factors such as sleep, psychological distress levels and quality of diet significantly influence the risk of obesity and hypertension during the postmenopausal phase.