Priyanka Das Priyanka Das Asked 8 months ago

Can fibroids contribute to weight gain?

I'm really struggling to lose weight, and I was recently diagnosed with fibroids. Could the fibroids themselves be making it harder for me to manage my weight and causing me to gain?

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Meera Shah Meera Shah Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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I keep reading about how fibroids can grow and cause swelling, and it makes me so anxious about every little bit of belly bloating I feel. It is really scary to think they can cause actual weight gain. Please try to get a proper ultrasound done so you don't have to keep worrying in silence.

Ritu Pillai Ritu Pillai Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, they absolutely can contribute to weight gain, especially if they grow very large. In my case, I ignored the swelling in my stomach thinking it was just fat, but it was actually a massive fibroid that required surgical removal. Please don't delay getting a professional medical evaluation.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

My wife was blaming her sweet tooth for her sudden weight gain, but it turned out to be a couple of heavy fibroids sitting in her uterus! Sometimes it is not the diet, but these little troublemakers inside. Get a quick scan to be sure.

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Kavitha Rajan Kavitha Rajan Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I dealt with this for two years. Large fibroids not only add physical weight themselves, but the heavy menstrual bleeding they cause leads to anemia, making you too tired to stay active, which indirectly causes weight gain. Keep your iron levels checked and follow your doctor's treatment plan.

Gopal Hegde Gopal Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Uterine congestion from fibroids can disrupt your pelvic circulation and lead to fluid retention and abdominal weight. Along with your medical treatment, practicing gentle, calming breathing exercises can help manage the stress that often contributes to hormonal imbalances.

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Sita Devi Sita Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan beti, bade ganth hone se pet phool jata hai aur sharir bhaari lagne lagta hai. Log sochte hain ki vajan badh raha hai, par yeh bimari ki wajah se hota hai. Tum ghabrao mat, kisi acche sarkaari ya niji hospital ke doctor ko dikha lo.

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