Does prempro cause weight gain?

Question

My gynecologist prescribed Prempro for my menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. I'm already cautious about my weight, so I wanted to ask if Prempro typically causes weight gain.

Meera Joshi · Accepted Answer

A lot of times hormonal pills cause water retention which feels like weight gain. I always suggest drinking warm methi water in the morning and cutting down on processed salt to help with the bloating. But if you feel sudden heavy swelling or breathlessness, don't wait at home, go see your doctor immediately.

Arun Vasudevan · Answer

Honestly, weight changes can happen with hormone therapies, but you shouldn't guess with these things. It is always better to get a complete checkup done to see if it is the medicine or some other thyroid or metabolic issue. Please consult your specialist doctor before making any changes to your dose.

Rohan Malhotra · Answer

My mom was also talking about this recently when she started her therapy. She felt she was gaining some weight around her belly and got so stressed. Actually, her doc told her that hormonal changes do cause some bloating and fluid retention initially, but it usually settles down.

Sanjay Deshmukh · Answer

I was just reading about this on a couple of medical forums because my aunt is starting on Prempro. It seems hormone replacement therapy can definitely cause a bit of fluid retention and changes in how fat is stored. Most people said it varies a lot from person to person, so a doctor's opinion is the best guide.

Ananya Sen · Answer

I am actually quite new to this therapy and was recently prescribed this by my gynaecologist. I have been feeling slightly heavier since the last two weeks and am a bit scared. Did any of you also face this issue in the very first month itself, or does it start later?

Does prempro cause weight gain?

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Consult a dietary specialist

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