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WebMD explains the possible causes of sudden weight gain, when there are no changes in diet or exercise. Learn about the effects of certain medications, some medical conditions, sleep issues, and more.
On the other hand, Irwig said, "the lack of weight changes in most trans women tells me that thespironolactoneandestrogendidn't really have much of an effect on their weight since it didn't change in the first 1 to 2 years. When they gained weight after that it could be just due to...
During menopause, there is a decline in estrogen levels, which can affect metabolism leading to weight gain. This is because estrogen plays a crucial role inregulating body fat distribution. In a normal scenario, estrogen promotes aneven distribution of fat, especially on the hips and thighs, bu...
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A weight gain of 20 kg (44 lb) beginning in early adulthood doubledthe likelihood of a postmenopausal diagnosis of breast cancer,the Harvard team found. An increase of 10 kg (22 lb) boosted awoman's risk by 70%. Gaining weight increases estrogen in the body, Dr. Willett noted.Thus, ...
The verdict is still out regarding the exact mechanisms causing perimenopausal weight gain. What we do know is that it is a multifaceted, complex process. Whenestrogendecreases, our metabolic rate and muscle mass decrease, and fewer calories are burned at rest. ...
Hormonal changes, such as a decrease in testosterone or estrogen, affect your body composition and ability to burn calories. For instance, hormonal changes associated withmenopausein females make weight loss harder. With age, you may be more likely to have medical conditions that affect your body...
6. Weight gain As previously mentioned, estrogen produced erratically and in large concentrations tends to cause fluid retention. This may lead to overall swelling of the body swelling due to fluid accumulation. This fluid may contribute to transient weight gain, which may be transient. In addition...
Weight management techniques that earlier helped in maintaining weight may appear ineffective. Weight gain in the abdominal area is quite common in perimenopausal women. Hormonal fluctuations, reduced estrogen levels, accumulation of fat cells, etc might be annoying during this stage....