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What Causes Sudden Gain Of Weight After Having Sterodin Injection?

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2015

Question: Doctors had given me an inj. of Sterodine on 26.1.2002 .on17.2.2002 they had given Inj.Progynon. After that there is a drastic increment in my weight i.e.49kg to 75kg. Now I have three children of 12yrs ,10yrs.&7yrs. but now my weight is90kg. It is not in control besides my efforts .Does it related to my former medication?

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Weight gain and medication

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Sterodin is a novel non-specific immuno-stimulating drug produced by a combination of bile lipids and bacterial metabolites.Its side effects are unknown.
Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate) is used to treat the symptoms of low estrogen in women who do not produce enough estrogen naturally.
Progynon can cause increase/decrease in weight.Your unusual gain in weight can be related to Inj.Progynon,if no other cause is apparent.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (36 minutes later)

What are the best remedy treatment of it .

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Remedy for weight gain

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If not strongly indicated,you may stop further dose of Inj.Progynon and watch if you have stopped gaining weight. If not, go for thyroid function tests like Serum T3,T4 & TSH to rule out hypothyroidism as cause of weight gain.However regular exercise like 30 minutes brisk walking at least 5 times a week and low fat,low calorie diet will help you normalize your weight .

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (17 minutes later)

I have taken that inj.only 2 in no. on 17.2.2002,21.2.2002.After that I concieved and aborded that issue because ofhaving conjoint twins on 21.5.2002. But there is no change in my weight which is seen in the form of swelling over all the body parts.Idelivered my 1st child on26.6.2003 then 2nd on 12.12,2004 and the third one on 14.5.2008.After that I consulted to the doctors but all efforts are gone vail . Now suggest me what can I do.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Anti-obesity treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

As you gave the detailed history ,your weight gain from 49 to 90 kg happened over a period of several years following child birth in 2003. This is unlikely to be the after effects of Progynon .
Yours is a case of simple obesity ,if hypothyroidism is ruled out.
The best remedy is life-style changes i.e. restriction of calories and fatty foods and regular exercise. A dietitian will be of much help in this regard.There are several anti-obesity drugs too but can be taken only in consultation with your doctor,as it needs periodic supervision.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad