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Does estrogen replacement therapy make you fat?
Weight gain and HRT Many women believe that taking HRT will make them put on weight, but there’s no evidence to support this claim. You may gain some weight during the menopause, but this often happens regardless of whether you take HRT.
Does synthetic estrogen cause weight gain?
Synthetic estrogen hormones can cause women to gain even more weight after menopause. This type of estrogen, produced from pregnant mare’s urine, can cause fluid retention resulting in extra pounds.
Is HRT making me gain weight?
One of the most common questions my patients ask me is about HRT & weight gain, about starting hormone replacement therapy is: Will it make me put on weight? The answer is ‘No’, not as a direct result of being on HRT. It is not a question of starting HRT and then, as a direct side effect, starting to put on weight.
Will taking estrogen reduce belly fat?
Because estrogen affects how your body distributes fat, low estrogen levels can contribute to gaining fat in your belly area. However, estrogen replacement therapy can help your body redistribute this fat to different areas on your body, rather than your abdominal area.
Will I lose weight on HRT?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can affect weight loss in women. In addition to having less abdominal fat, the same study found that women undergoing HRT were almost one whole point lower on the body mass index (BMI) scale, and they had nearly 3 pounds less of fat mass.
Why Does estrogen make you gain weight?
One reason why people might gain weight around menopause is changing hormone levels. One form of estrogen called estradiol decreases at menopause. This hormone helps to regulate metabolism and body weight. Lower levels of estradiol may lead to weight gain.
Can you stay on HRT forever?
Stopping HRT There’s no limit on how long you can take HRT, but talk to a GP about how long they recommend you take the treatment. Most women stop taking it once their menopausal symptoms pass, which is usually after a few years.
Can you lose weight on HRT?