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HRT and weight gain

By Caria CommunityPublished 26 October 20251 min read

I’ve gained weight while on HRT, have others had the same experience? Has anyone tried HRT and not gained weight?

– Dee

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Real experiences shared by the community, from the original discussion to today.

  • Anonymous10 months ago

    I have been on HRT since the end of June and have not gained weight so far. I’ve lost 40lbs over the last year due to an autoimmune. It has slowed down a bit though.

  • Lors10 months ago

    I am going on week 3 and have not noticed changes in appetite or weight gain. I started fasting 8/16 and having at least 100-130 grams of protein per day. Currently on day 3 of fasting and I feel less bloated, lost 2 lbs. stomach seems to feel flatter and clothes fit comfortably.

  • Patty10 months ago

    I actually lost weight when starting BHRT.

  • Just me10 months ago

    I’ve been on HRT for about two weeks and I haven’t gained any weight…I haven’t lost any either:(

  • Anonymous9 months ago

    I started HRT a month ago and no weight gain.

  • Andy8 months ago

    Since staring BHRT, most of my symptoms have disappeared and I’ve slowly abs steadily been losing weight with no change in diet. I’m down 7kg in just over 3 months.

  • Beth8 months ago

    I’ve been on for about 6 months and have gained weight. I had a hysterectomy a year ago so that could be contributing as well. Either way it’s super frustrating.

  • Ines30018 months ago

    I’ve gained 10 pounds since February this year. Nothing changed in my diet or exercise routine. I gain weight just by existing. I’ve been on HRT for 2 years.

    • Anonymous6 months ago

      Me too 😢

  • DippyDuck7 months ago

    I am taking Kliogest which is an artificial HRT. But, I’m also taking Olanzapine which is an antipsychotic medication and my weight has gone up by about 10 pounds. I’m now struggling with anxiety disorder and I’m afraid that the Doctor will not prescribe any further medication because the Olanzapine could be moderated.

  • Anna7 months ago

    I’ve gained weight since I had my ovaries out and went into medical menopause. The weight I have gained has mostly been around my middle section. I try to watch what I eat and try to exercise but th weight keeps pulling on.

  • Pgirl7 months ago

    Are you feeling better with taking HRT? I’m thinking about doing it? And does anyone have bad hip pain?

  • TL6 months ago

    I’ve been on HRT for about 2 weeks and I noticed my jeans are getting a bit tight on my belly.

  • Eleanor6 months ago

    I have gained weight and it is really getting me down. It was when I started progesterone. I need it though for mood swings.

  • Anonymous4 months ago

    Going on week 4

  • Anonymous3 months ago

    I started HRT January 1 and my weight went up a little bit and is level but no weight loss

  • Anonymous2 months ago

    I lost weight at first but then gained it back later

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