IF THE SCALE IS CREEPING UP
Scale creeping up on HRT? Is it the HRT?
The NHS says there's little evidence that most types of HRT cause weight gain.
WHAT THE NHS SAYS ABOUT HRT
Little evidence
For most types of HRT, the NHS finds little evidence that the treatment itself leads to extra weight.
WHY THE SCALE MAY MOVE ANYWAY
Midlife brings its own changes
The NHS says some weight gain can happen during menopause and as you get older. It often happens whether or not you take HRT.
IT'S COMMON AT THIS STAGE
Perimenopause and menopause
- The NHS calls weight gain during perimenopause and menopause common
Bring this to your appointment
Questions for your doctor
- Could my weight change be linked to menopause rather than my HRT?
- Does the type of HRT I use matter for weight?
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Sources
- NHS: www.nhs.uk/medicines/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/side-effects-of-h
- NHS: www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/
General information, not medical advice.