Does estrogen cause weight loss?

Honestly, don't start any hormone therapy thinking it will make you lose weight easily. Hormone level tests themselves cost around 2000 to 3000 rupees in decent labs. Better to first get a simple blood panel done and see if you actually need treatment, otherwise it is just a waste of hard-earned money.

I completely understand why you are asking this, as hormonal struggles can make you feel so helpless about your body. I spent months crying over my weight changes when my hormones were messy. Just be gentle with yourself, these internal changes take time to settle down.

Please be very careful with hormone balance. I tried self-managing my estrogen levels a few years back and ended up with severe uterine lining issues and spotting. You must get a proper pelvic scan and consult a gynaecologist before changing anything.

As someone managing diabetes, I know how closely hormones and weight are linked to insulin. Estrogen plays a role in how we process sugar, but relying on it for weight loss is risky. Focus on a low-glycemic diet and keeping your sugars stable instead.

Oh, I was actually researching this last month because my weight was fluctuating so much! Estrogen balancing can help if you had a major deficiency, but it is not a direct way to slim down. For me, just fixing my sleep and adding basic walking did way more than worrying about hormones.