Advise on weight management / weight reduction for weight gain due to hormones
July 15, 2009 - 2:24am
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At 38yrs, my weight is more than what normally should be (by about 15kgs). My period cycle is 100% corrrect on time. We are trying for child for last few years. Though I do exercise moderatly, the weight doest reduce.
Few years back, i was treated with medicines (Proficy) to increase the chances of conceiving. From then onwards, the weight started increasing and with no efforts, am able to control.
My cycles are normall painful.
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Ubderstabd from medicos that the weight gain is more related to haromanl imbalances. Any solution?
I gained about 20 pounds whenever I went on birth control. Try cutting all soda and most sodium out of your diet. That helped a lot for me. I stopped eating potato chips, fast food, anything high in sodium and fat. Hope this helps!
Thanks. Will try to avoid the use of Sodium.
Whether this conditin has anything to do with harmones / imbalancein harmones?
You do need SOME amount of sodium in your system, as it is one of the essential electrolytes necessary to maintain healthy cell and organ function.
So, rather than avoiding sodium, cutting back, if your intake is high or if you have a heart condition, would be preferable.
Hormonal imbalance is believed by some doctors to be a contributing factor to weight gain among women, especially during menopause. However, you've indicated you have other issues.
Have you discussed your condition and concerns with your doctor?
From your description of your history and symptoms, it sounds like you are estrogen dominant--people who have difficulty getting pregnant and/or maintaining a pregnancy usually have low progesterone levels in ratio to estrogen levels. Higher estrogen levels can also lead to weight gain. I suggest you see a physician who is familiar with hormone balancing and who does salivary hormone testing (try checking the ZRT Laboratory website for more information). You might also want to take a look at my article "Estrogen Dominance: Losing the Healthy Hormonal Balance" here on Empowher.