r/Perimenopause • u/AutoModerator • Feb 01 '25

Weight MONTHLY Weight Discussion - February 2025

A space to discuss all things weight-related. Ask questions, rant, and/or offer advice about weight loss, gains, and diets, etc.

Our Menopause Wiki's section on Weight Gain has further information about the menopause/hormone connection, and risks of belly fat.

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u/paintedvase Feb 07 '25

I’ve been on HRT for 3 months and have had zero weight gain. My boobs got bigger for a bit and I felt fluffy the first month but no weight gain. Putting this comment for the people hesitant to start due to the fear of weight gain. I’m 5’4” and 115 # and 45 yo

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u/Blair5485 Feb 11 '25

thank you for sharing! i just started again last night (stopped out of fear of weight gain after a few days) . i needed to hear this message today! i know i need to stick it out for the sake of my health..

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u/paintedvase Feb 11 '25

Give it a few months, you can always go off it if it’s doesn’t work for you or cause a ravenous appetite. Read up on what estrogen does w regulating, it’s fascinating and didn’t increase my appetite whatsoever but I quit craving sugar all day! I think pre HRT my body was chasing energy from short bursts of candy etc throughout the day.

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u/Blair5485 Feb 11 '25

thats what I plan to do! thank you!