Can hormone therapy help with weight loss?
Since hitting menopause, I've really struggled to lose weight. I'm hearing about hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms, and I'm curious if it can also help me shed these extra kilos.
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8 months ago
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Yes, it can help if your weight gain was strictly due to a hormonal imbalance, but it is not a direct weight loss tool.
5 months ago
I was actually reading up on this yesterday because my metabolism has become so slow. From what I found, it only works if your thyroid or estrogen levels are totally messed up. Has anyone actually tried it just for shedding kilos, or is that risky?
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8 months ago
Even if hormones are balanced via therapy, you still need to burn more than you consume. No therapy can replace a clean diet and regular strength training. Focus on getting 7-8 hours of sleep and moving daily, that builds the real foundation.
8 months ago
Bro, don't look for shortcuts with hormone therapy. I thought my sluggishness was due to low testosterone and looked into it, but my trainer told me to get tested first. Turns out my lifestyle was just bad, so don't mess with your body's natural system unless a doctor says so.
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Please do not take hormones just to lose weight, it can cause severe health complications. I had a terrible experience with hormonal pills where my blood pressure shot up. Always consult a proper endocrinologist before starting anything.