Radhika Menon Radhika Menon Asked 6 months ago

Can progesterone cause weight loss?

My gynaecologist prescribed me something with progesterone, and I've been noticing I've lost a little weight since then. Could progesterone be causing weight loss, or is it just a coincidence? I'm curious to know.

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Kavita Joshi Kavita Joshi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Hormones are highly interconnected, just like how my thyroid medication affects my weight. If progesterone is balancing out high estrogen, it might help reduce water retention and look like weight loss, but you must get regular hormone tests done to track this properly.

Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, any hormone change that reduces my intense midnight cravings is a blessing! If progesterone helps curb your appetite, then weight loss might happen naturally. For me, staying away from desserts is the real struggle though.

Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Sometimes hormone imbalances make us bloat, and balancing them with progesterone can make us feel lighter. Along with your pills, try drinking warm fennel seed water in the morning to keep your digestion smooth, it really helped me feel less heavy.

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Aravind Swamy Aravind Swamy Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Progesterone can act as a natural diuretic, which helps shed excess water weight, especially if you had estrogen dominance. However, significant weight loss should not be attributed solely to hormone therapy without consulting your doctor to analyze your metabolic panel.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

If progesterone can help me lose weight while I barely sleep 5 hours a night, please sign me up! Jokes aside, hormonal changes can definitely alter your water weight, but don't count on it as a substitute for actual rest and exercise.

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Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Look, progesterone can help reduce bloating and water retention, which might make the scale go down slightly. But don't expect it to be a magical weight loss pill. You still have to put in the work with your workouts and clean eating.

Sanjay Chawla Sanjay Chawla Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I suggest you consult your specialist at Max Hospital rather than guessing. Progesterone's effect on weight can vary greatly from person to person, so a clear discussion with your doctor about your specific dosage and side effects is necessary.

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