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What To Do If Having Unexplained Weightgain Post Menopause Considering Low Estrogen Levels And Elevated Thyroid Levels?

I have unexplained weight gain..I'm Post menapause..I'm on Hrt..I have symptopms of EstogeonDomiance, but my blood shows low estrogeon. I have hypo thyroid symptoms but my blood show eleveated levals of thyroid with a reverse t3 being high and t3 and t4 elevated. I keep gaining weight ..no matter what I do, my bra size has increased from a B to a D. This would be great except I look 6 months preg!!!!!
Sat, 18 Jan 2014
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Hello,
Hormonal changes like Low estrogen and hypothyroidism alone don't necessarily trigger menopause weight gain.
There are many other factors which plays a role in Post menopausal weight gain.
1. Stress.
2. Decreased muscle mass- Muscle mass typically diminishes with age, while fat increases,which decreases your resting metabolism, making it easier to gain weight.
3. You are less likely to exercise. In fact, 60% of adults are not active enough and this increases with age.
4. Your aerobic capacity declines. This is the rate at which you can use up energy during exercise.
These can be brought under control by changing life style and exercise.
My advise is to
1. Exercise regularly, atleast 45 minutes a day for 5 days a week. Try aerobic exercises. This not only reduce your weight also protects your heart and decreases the cardiovascular risk.
2. Stay away from processed foods and fast foods.
3. Eat whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.
4. Don't skip breakfast and eat too late in the evening.
5. Monitor your calorie intake daily and regularly.
6. Try relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation to reduce stress.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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What To Do If Having Unexplained Weightgain Post Menopause Considering Low Estrogen Levels And Elevated Thyroid Levels?

Hello, Hormonal changes like Low estrogen and hypothyroidism alone don t necessarily trigger menopause weight gain. There are many other factors which plays a role in Post menopausal weight gain. 1. Stress. 2. Decreased muscle mass- Muscle mass typically diminishes with age, while fat increases,which decreases your resting metabolism, making it easier to gain weight. 3. You are less likely to exercise. In fact, 60% of adults are not active enough and this increases with age. 4. Your aerobic capacity declines. This is the rate at which you can use up energy during exercise. These can be brought under control by changing life style and exercise. My advise is to 1. Exercise regularly, atleast 45 minutes a day for 5 days a week. Try aerobic exercises. This not only reduce your weight also protects your heart and decreases the cardiovascular risk. 2. Stay away from processed foods and fast foods. 3. Eat whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. 4. Don t skip breakfast and eat too late in the evening. 5. Monitor your calorie intake daily and regularly. 6. Try relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation to reduce stress. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.