Poonam Sharma Poonam Sharma Asked 4 months ago

Can low testosterone cause weight gain in women?

I've been struggling with unexplained weight gain, especially around my stomach area, despite my efforts to stay active. I read that hormonal imbalances, specifically low testosterone, can affect women's weight. Is this true?

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Radha Devi Radha Devi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Haan beti, hormones bigadne se sharir me badlav toh aata hi hai. Weight gain thoda aam hai jab andar ki thikana thik nahi hoti. Apne khane-peene ka dhayan rakho aur thoda sahalne jaya karo. Ek baar achhe doctor ko dikha lo, sab theek ho jayega.

Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hormones are so tricky. I struggle with thyroid, and any small shift makes me gain weight. Women do need a small amount of testosterone, and if it's low, it can affect metabolism. Please get a full hormone profile test done and follow up with a gynecologist.

Kausar Jahan Kausar Jahan Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

At my age, I have seen my body go through so many hormonal phases. Yes, when our hormones like estrogen or even testosterone drop, weight gain is very common, especially around the belly. Don't worry, it happens to most of us, just get your levels checked and manage it with a doctor's help.

Preeti Kurian Preeti Kurian Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I didn't even know that women have testosterone too. I am also facing sudden weight gain and feeling very tired lately. Does low testosterone also cause mood swings in women? If anyone knows, please tell me.

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Vinod Kamble Vinod Kamble Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Hormones are a headache, honestly! My wife was reading about this last week because we both seem to be gaining weight just by looking at food. It seems even women need a bit of testosterone to keep their metabolism going. Better to consult a doc before we blame everything on hormones!

Meenakshi Joshi Meenakshi Joshi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Haan, hormones ka imbalance toh weight badha hi deta hai na. Women often ignore testosterone thinking it's only a male hormone, but we need it too. Iske low hone se fatigue aur weight gain dono hota hai. Ek baar checkup kara lo, tension dur ho jayegi.

Shreya Sawant Shreya Sawant Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Actually, yes yaar. Even I was shocked to know that low testosterone can cause weight gain in girls because it affects our muscle tone. If you are struggling with stubborn weight, getting your hormone levels checked is a really good idea.

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Anjali Deshpande Anjali Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

It is really hard when your body changes suddenly and you don't know why. Yes, low testosterone can sometimes cause weight issues in women. Please take care of yourself and talk to a doctor, they will definitely help you fix this.

Lakshmi Srinivasan Lakshmi Srinivasan Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

My mother used to say we should eat traditional ragi and walk daily for hormonal balance. While that is good, medical science is also important. If your testosterone is low, it can cause weight gain. I suggest meeting a gynecologist for a proper treatment plan.

Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can. Low testosterone in women can lead to a loss of muscle mass, which directly slows down your metabolism and causes fat gain. It is quite common but easily manageable. Just get a blood test done and consult a good endocrinologist.

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