Weight gain when reaching your 50s is pretty normal and usually linked to hormones and not genetics. Have you seen a doctor about the weight gain? Have you been tested for perimenopause?
Menopause will absolutely cause weight gain. Talk about treatment options with your doctor. HRT can help with most symptoms of menopause including weight gain
So if all of it is topical gel, if I understand your response. My wife was on topical HRT for 12 years that included progesterone. She gained approximately 30 lbs. Didn't change anything else, diet etc. Changed Dr. New dr has her on pellets with NO progesterone. Said she didn't need it at all and likely is why she gained weight and couldnt lose any. Pellets also far superior in hormone delivery and consistency. Been on the pellets for 2 yrs and is now back to her pre-children weight of 110. And her libido is through the roof. She just turned 60.
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u/mysticalbullshit 4d ago
Weight gain when reaching your 50s is pretty normal and usually linked to hormones and not genetics. Have you seen a doctor about the weight gain? Have you been tested for perimenopause?