Meena Reddy Meena Reddy Asked 4 months ago

Can an enlarged uterus cause weight gain?

My doctor recently told me I have an enlarged uterus due to fibroids. I've also been struggling with unexplained weight gain around my abdomen. Could there be a connection between an enlarged uterus and gaining weight?

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Shweta Tiwari Shweta Tiwari Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, absolutely! I had an enlarged uterus due to fibroids last year and gained almost 6 kgs, especially around my lower belly. It also causes bloating which makes you look and feel much heavier. Once I got treated, the bloating went down drastically.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Any sudden change in your abdominal size or weight should be evaluated carefully. An enlarged uterus can be caused by fibroids, adenomyosis, or hormonal issues, all of which need medical management. Please visit your gynaecologist for an ultrasound to find the exact reason.

Ritu Hooda Ritu Hooda Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Look, a bulky uterus physically takes up more space in your pelvis and causes water retention, so the scale will show higher numbers. Instead of trying random diets, go to a gynae and get an ultrasound. Once the main issue is fixed, your weight will settle.

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Megha Sharma Megha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Oh god, I always worry about this too because hormonal issues are so unpredictable. Yes, an enlarged uterus can physically weigh more and also cause massive water retention and bloating, which looks like weight gain. Try not to stress too much and get a quick scan done to ease your mind.

Nalini Krishnan Nalini Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

During my middle years, my uterus was enlarged because of adenomyosis, and I remember feeling very heavy and bloated all the time. It is a very common hormonal and physical reaction. Don't be disheartened by the scale; focus on getting the underlying condition treated first.

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Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I've been feeling this constant fullness in my lower stomach and my jeans don't fit anymore, even though my diet is the same. Did anyone else with a bulky uterus notice their weight going up suddenly? I am quite worried about scheduling my doctor visit next week.

Pooja Sawant Pooja Sawant Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually yes yaar, it makes your lower abdomen look quite bloated and heavy. My friend thought she was just putting on normal weight, but an ultrasound showed her uterus was bulky. Go get a scan done to be sure.

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