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Can Progesterone Cause Weight Gain?
Question: I post menopause have been using testosterone pellet for last five years with a lot of luck.
Recently gained about 8 pounds doctor says I am estrogen dominant and put me on 100mg of natural progesterone it almost makes my feel worse will it cause more weight gain? Also been on Adderall for over 3 years could this be changing my weight. I workout hard everyday and eat right? Also I was told that my THS was high 3.25 I have tried armour thyroid, nature thyroid and synthroid for not very long on any of them because that is when I started gaining weight when I used those.
Recently gained about 8 pounds doctor says I am estrogen dominant and put me on 100mg of natural progesterone it almost makes my feel worse will it cause more weight gain? Also been on Adderall for over 3 years could this be changing my weight. I workout hard everyday and eat right? Also I was told that my THS was high 3.25 I have tried armour thyroid, nature thyroid and synthroid for not very long on any of them because that is when I started gaining weight when I used those.
Brief Answer:
About medications that cause weight loss;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your concern carefully.
Yes, Progesterone may cause fluid retention and weight gain, so probably the weight has gone worse because of it.
Adderall usually causes weight loss.
Regarding thyroid, I would not recommend starting treatment with that TSH level.
Taking thyroid hormones when their level is normal, may cause increase In thyroid hormone level and fictitious hyperthyroidism, which may be hazardous in these ages.
I know that losing weight naturally (diet and physical activity) is difficult because at this age the metabolism gets slower and needs lots of work, but it's the best way to loose weight.
I would not recommend any of the above-mentioned medications to loose weight.
Hope the information will help.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
About medications that cause weight loss;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your concern carefully.
Yes, Progesterone may cause fluid retention and weight gain, so probably the weight has gone worse because of it.
Adderall usually causes weight loss.
Regarding thyroid, I would not recommend starting treatment with that TSH level.
Taking thyroid hormones when their level is normal, may cause increase In thyroid hormone level and fictitious hyperthyroidism, which may be hazardous in these ages.
I know that losing weight naturally (diet and physical activity) is difficult because at this age the metabolism gets slower and needs lots of work, but it's the best way to loose weight.
I would not recommend any of the above-mentioned medications to loose weight.
Hope the information will help.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Would adderall after years cause things to change I think that I am not getting any focus from it anymore would it be best to try vvyanse or nothing at all?
Also only tried promtrium the last 3days?
Also only tried promtrium the last 3days?
Brief Answer:
Obesity treatment medications;
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
There are some medications approved by FDA for the treatment of obesity.
Orlistat and liraglutide may be more suitable for your age and may cause 5% loss of weight for a 6 months period.
Amphetamines may have side effects such as insomnia, irritability, fast heart rate etc. that are not seen with orlistat or liraglutide.
I would recommend discussing with your treating physician for a prescription of one of them and to be taken under strict medical supervision only.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Obesity treatment medications;
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
There are some medications approved by FDA for the treatment of obesity.
Orlistat and liraglutide may be more suitable for your age and may cause 5% loss of weight for a 6 months period.
Amphetamines may have side effects such as insomnia, irritability, fast heart rate etc. that are not seen with orlistat or liraglutide.
I would recommend discussing with your treating physician for a prescription of one of them and to be taken under strict medical supervision only.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Would I be able to get a prescription for those medications I am 5"5 tall I am up to 138 pounds which is up for me?
Brief Answer:
You are not a candidate for weight loss medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Weight loss medications are considered for people with BMI over 30.
As per your description, your BMI is only 23 which is pretty normal.
So, it is not your case.
My advice would be not to take medications but try a healthy diet and physical activity (as already mentioned) to keep maintaining a normal weight.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
You are not a candidate for weight loss medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Weight loss medications are considered for people with BMI over 30.
As per your description, your BMI is only 23 which is pretty normal.
So, it is not your case.
My advice would be not to take medications but try a healthy diet and physical activity (as already mentioned) to keep maintaining a normal weight.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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