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Weight Gain?

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Missatkins · 03/04/2022 14:37

Hi

Did anyone on hrt gain weight? I need to start hrt but I've heard so many stories of women gaining weight.

Thanks in advance xxx

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Igotchills · 03/04/2022 14:45

No weight gain. My DSis who didn’t have HRT gained the typical middle age spread and I’m thinner than ever. I do watch what I eat, you really do need less calories as you get older, but my tummy is flatter than when I was younger and more active.

TackyTriceratops · 03/04/2022 15:50

I found that after 3 months on hrt my metabolism started to change and my middle began to get a bit thinner. I wasn't craving crap as much and was sleeping better too.

Not drinking though as I can't handle it.

A Covid infection upset the balance though and I went into "reverse" (all symptoms came back.) it's been 2.5 months and I'm finally starting to feel the hrt is working again. (Ffs!)

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Missatkins · 03/04/2022 19:22

@Igotchills

No weight gain. My DSis who didn’t have HRT gained the typical middle age spread and I’m thinner than ever. I do watch what I eat, you really do need less calories as you get older, but my tummy is flatter than when I was younger and more active.
Thank you very much for your response.. Much appreciated
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Missatkins · 03/04/2022 19:25

@TackyTriceratops

I found that after 3 months on hrt my metabolism started to change and my middle began to get a bit thinner. I wasn't craving crap as much and was sleeping better too.

Not drinking though as I can't handle it.

A Covid infection upset the balance though and I went into "reverse" (all symptoms came back.) it's been 2.5 months and I'm finally starting to feel the hrt is working again. (Ffs!)

Thank you. Strangely, I can't tolerate alcohol anymore.. Maybe due to the menopause!!
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PangolinPie · 03/04/2022 19:26

I believe that getting onto HRT and feeling better generally has allowed me to feel able to concentrate on losing weight, so have. I don't think I've lost weight as a direct "side-effect" of HRT though.

TackyTriceratops · 03/04/2022 20:37

Yes I was reflecting that I had more energy when I started which definitely impacted motivation and probably energy burning.

TackyTriceratops · 03/04/2022 20:39

I believe the inability to deal with alcohol can be part of it sadly! I was told it can return but I've never been one for a lot of drinking so not bothered. Do miss the odd Prosecco and Sherry/ red wine though. (Red wine also supposed to be helpful! Grrr!)

PangolinPie · 03/04/2022 21:34

I've barely drunk alcohol in recent months anyway but have developed a sensitivity to coffee! Palpitations Shock Bloody hormones!

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