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Increased Appetite?

By Caria CommunityPublished 5 September 20201 min read

Has anyone else noticed an increased in appetite since entering perimenopause?

– Jennifer, San Diego

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

  • Michelle6 years ago

    Hi Jennifer to be honest I’ve noticed the opposite, just don’t seem to have much of an appetite at all. I suppose it’s all down to fluctuation in hormones. They have a lot to answer for don’t they ?

  • Natalie6 years ago

    Omg definitely. I have gained 10kg since I became peri menopausal. That is since 2017. I’m always tired as I also have endometriosis. Ive been on HRT for a year and they helped a lot with the hot flushes but not much else really

  • I started off eating excessively now no appetite6 years ago

    Hi Jennifer! Yes and No lol. I started off eating excessively, now no appetite - like it’s up and down. I have the hot flashes, sleepless nights, very emotional, fogginess in my head. I have the symptoms but I feel like I’m losing weight. period comes and goes

  • Nic6 years ago

    I have had an increase in my appetite, and have gained quite a lot of weight around the middle. Got worse since the whole COVID thing happened so the effects are tricky to separate from each other.

  • Louzzan6 years ago

    Yes, mine started about two weeks ago, hungry most of the time, though not giving in and eating. I hadn’t realised an increased appetite is part of menopause until now.

  • Ellie6 years ago

    I have noticed that my appetites increased a bit, but l didn’t think it was down to the menopause! I don’t want to start putting anymore weight back on ? so l need to resist the temptation and drink ? instead!!

  • Mik6 years ago

    Hi ladies! Yes I’ve noticed I tend to eat more. I fast for about 14hrs 5days a week. This helps me control when, what and how much I eat.

  • Jennifer6 years ago

    Thank you everyone! I really appreciate the input. I’ve been so hungry for the last few weeks and couldn’t tell if this is perimenopause related or not. Most of my life I’ve had a small appetite. My primary perimenopause symptoms have been heart palpitations, digestive issues, erratic periods, and intermittent mild hot flashes. The last few weeks I feel like I can relate to my dog who acts like he’s hungry again right after meal lol.

  • Jolange6 years ago

    I have found increased sweet cravings and I want to eat more often but much less at a sitting. Where I didn’t used to mind what I ate now it has to be something I fancy

  • Alex law6 years ago

    I’m always hungry and I’ve put on weight, but I just don’t care ?

  • Elle6 years ago

    Yes!! I’m 5’5” and normally weigh about 115-119. I am now pushing 135. I HATE IT. I have cravings for sweets that I never used have. It looks like I’m going to have to buckle and call my doctor to start HRT

  • Tonia6 years ago

    Oh yes! I notice my appetite increase and so has my husband. He no longer has to finish my plate of food because I clean my plate. LOL. I am trying to eat more fruits and veggies to decrease the calories taken in since the amount has increased.

  • Mandy5 years ago

    I have just started taking a Prednisone for Polymyalgia rheumatica. The first 3 days I took 3, 5mg tablets 3 times a day. All the aches and pains went. Now I’m taking 2, 5mg tablets a day and I’m aching again but also I’m starving or I feel like I am to the point I can’t concentrate. I’ve only been taking them for a week and have 3 more weeks to go until my review. I’m trying really hard to eat healthy because I’m already overweight and worried about weight gain but I’m really hungry. Has anyone any tips to help me.

  • Jagz5 years ago

    Hi My body shape has changed like middle part and thighs gone big and don’t feel confident enough to wear outfits

  • Debs5 years ago

    Hi I am usually a comfortable 10/12 but now edging to a 14. Always been fit but ate healthily but i now crave sugar!! I am drinking water with lemon which has reduced the sugar cravings. I also increased my water intake.

  • Wendy4 years ago

    Yes! I’ve always been slender, but my size has inched up over the past few years. I’m also noticeably bigger everywhere. I never cared much about snacking, and was always full after a small portion. Now, though, I could probably eat triple what I used to call a good sized meal, and I just want to be eating something, all the time. ?

  • Cassandra4 years ago

    I want to eat everything all the time!!!! Help!!!?

  • cjmboo3 years ago

    no mine is the opposite i’m loosing weight but i try to go to the gym everyday that’s helping me with hot flashes i only eat once a day so not hungry at all

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