Mala Singh Mala Singh Asked 4 months ago

Do estrogen pellets cause weight gain?

Recently starting to use estrogen pellets as part of my hormone replacement therapy, and generally careful about my diet and weight, I've noticed some changes. Do estrogen pellets typically cause weight gain, or is it likely due to something else?

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Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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I really understand how frustrating it is when you are trying to feel better but see your body changing. I cried so many times seeing the weight creep up after getting the pellets. Just know you are not alone in this struggle, and your feelings are completely valid.

Meera Venkat Meera Venkat Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

My aunt was advised to take these pellets and she was worried about weight too. Our elders suggested drinking warm water with jeera to help with bloating, but we made sure to keep her doctor informed. Trust what your doctor says about managing the dosage.

Suresh Babu Suresh Babu Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Usually, any hormonal change can cause a bit of fluid retention in the beginning. What worked for my wife was reducing salt in our daily meals and taking a regular evening walk around our colony. Simple adjustments can make a big difference.

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Rajeev Malhotra Rajeev Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Don't let this worry you too much, okay? Hormones take some time to balance out in your system, and a little temporary weight fluctuations can happen. Just stay active, eat clean, and let your body adapt to the therapy gradually.

Rohan Salve Rohan Salve Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, my mom got these pellets done last year, yaar. Initially, she put on some water weight and got super annoyed, but her gynac said it's just the hormones settling down. Within three months she was completely back to normal.

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Ram Lakhan Verma Ram Lakhan Verma Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Aap bilkul pareshan mat hoiye. Hamari bahu ko bhi aisi hi chinta thi jab doctor ne dawai badli thi. Shuruat mein thoda vajan badhta hai par dheere dheere sab theek ho jata hai. Khush raho aur accha khana khao.

Aditi Sen Aditi Sen Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I am actually thinking of starting this treatment soon as recommended by my gynecologist. Is the weight gain very sudden, or does it happen over several months? I would really appreciate if anyone could share their early experience.

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