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Loading Next Slideshow The condition leads to hormone imbalances that affect a woman's menstrual cycle – and can lead to excess body hair growth and acne. Women with this condition are resistant to insulin, which may cause weight gain. The weight tends to gravitate to the abdomen, putting women at greater risk of heart disease.
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- While we are all unique and we each face our own weight challenges, there are some common causes of menopausal weight gain that many women struggle with. Our hormones and our fat cells are part of a complex and comprehensive network responsible for metabolism, appetite, digestion, heat regulation, and detoxification.
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Obesity Eating more calories than you burn in daily activity and exercise (on a long-term basis) causes obesity. Over time, these extra calories add up, and cause you to gain weight. Common specific causes of obesity include: eating a poor diet of foods high in fats and calories; having a sedentary (inactive) lifestyle
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Obesity pregnancy (weight gained during pregnancy can be difficult to lose and may eventually lead to obesity) Certain medical conditions may also lead to weight gain. These include: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): a condition that causes an imbalance of female reproductive hormones
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Estrogen Weight Gain So estrogen can be directly responsible for weight gain. Estrogen is also the hormone in the female body responsible for ovulation. It is the reason women can produce eggs and these eggs fertilize with sperm to form a baby. Estrogen can increase due to many reasons including birth control pills and menopause. Birth control pills add to the existing hormone in the body and increase the woman’s appetite. This, in turn, leads to weight gain. In the case of menopause, hormonal fluctuations lead to an increase in appetite and eventual weight gain. During menopause, the body rapidly produces lesser hormones to stop ovulation.
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Can Hormonal Imbalance Cause Weight Gain? A malfunctioning thyroid is also a common cause for unexplained weight gain, especially in women. Insulin and glucagon are other weight-impacting hormones that are secreted by the pancreas. Insulin is responsible for controlling glucose levels in the body by redirecting glucose into the cells.
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Weight Gain During Chemotherapy Treatment Tags: chemo chemotherapy diet eating well exercise fitness living with breast cancer menopause nutrition side effects of breast cancer weight gain weight loss. Here’s a news flash: it’s not uncommon for women going through chemotherapy to gain weight.nlike typical weight gain caused simply by overeating and lack of momentum, where you are gaining both lean and fatty tissue, the weight you gain during chemotherapy is comprised only of fat. The change in body composition that is brought on by chemotherapy is normally seen as a part of the normal aging process.
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4 Hormones Responsible for Weight Gain in Females The primary hormones responsible for weight gain in females are: thyroid hormone, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, testosterone, and insulin.Here are the reasons why each hormone plays a role in weight gain and what you can do about it. Thyroid Hormones.f a female has too much or too little estrogen or if the proper ratio of estrogen to progesterone is disturbed, then it’s likely that weight gain particularly around the mid-section, hips and thighs will result.
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Surprising Reasons You're Gaining Weight Cushing's Syndrome. Weight gain is a common symptom of Cushing's syndrome, a condition in which you are exposed to too much of the stress hormone cortisol, which in turn causes weight gain and other abnormalities. You can get Cushing's syndrome if you take steroids for asthma, arthritis, or lupus.f your thyroid (the butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck) is not making enough thyroid hormone, you're probably feeling tired, weak, and cold, and gaining weight. Without enough thyroid hormone, your metabolism slows, making weight gain more likely.
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- Rapid unintentional weight gain may be due to medication side effects. Many cases of unintentional weight gain are harmless. But some symptoms experienced along with rapid weight gain may signal a medical emergency. What causes unintentional weight gain? Pregnancy. The most common cause of unintentional weight gain is pregnancy. But many women do intentionally eat more to support the growth of the baby. During pregnancy, most women put on weight as the baby grows.
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9 Causes of Hair Loss in Women Hyperthyroidism (too much hormone) may cause inexplicable weight loss, heart palpitations, nervousness, irritability, diarrhea, moist skin, muscle weakness, and a startled appearance of the eyes. You may also experience hair loss as metabolism speeds up.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Weight Gain Why does polycystic ovary syndrome cause weight gain? PCOS makes it more difficult for the body to use the hormone insulin, which normally helps convert sugars and starches from foods into energy. This condition -- called insulin resistance -- can cause insulin and sugar -- glucose -- to build up in the bloodstream.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS, POS, POD, Stein-Leventhal Syndrome) Dr. Stöppler's Answer: It is still being debated whether the weight gain is what caused the polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) to emerge, or whether PCOS causes weight gain. It is known that obesity, sometimes even beginning early in life, is present in about half of women with PCOS.
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Weight gain - unintentional Gaining weight when you are not trying to do so can have many causes. Metabolism slows down as you age. This can cause weight gain if you eat too much, eat the wrong foods, or do not get enough exercise. Hormone changes or medical problems can also cause unintentional weight gain. Bloating, or swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the tissues can cause weight gain. This may be due to menstruation, heart or kidney failure, preeclampsia, or medicines you take. A rapid weight gain may be a sign of dangerous fluid retention. If you quit smoking, you might gain weight.
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How to Ward Off Menopausal Weight Gain And while one pound seems relatively harmless, that extra poundage is the result of both fat gain and muscle loss, which can put your waistline -- and your health -- at risk. Gaining as little as 4.4 pounds after age 50 could increase your risk of breast cancer by 30 percent, according to Mayo Clinic. Regardless of what number you see on the scale, women's weight through menopause and perimenopause is largely determined by five factors: hormones, diet, exercise, stress and genetics.
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Combatting weight gain after menopause Simply put, estrogen loss is to blame for the bulge. Estrogen is the primary female hormone and when it begins to tank between your mid 40s to mid 50s, the way you burn and store fat also changes. Menopausal weight gain tends to accumulate around the middle, giving women that apple shape we detest so much.
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10 Eating Mistakes You're Making After Menopause There are good reasons for this, says Gibbs. During and after menopause, metabolism changes are common and can lead to weight gain, especially in postmenopausal women who tend to be less active than they were in their younger years.
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- Because older women require fewer calories for weight maintenance than younger women, it’s often difficult for women over 50 to lose weight. In addition, women who gain weight at age 50 may increase their breast cancer risk by up to 30 percent, reports MayoClinic.com.
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Understanding Hiatal Hernia -- Prevention WebMD explains the possible causes of sudden weight gain, when there are no changes in diet or exercise. Learn about the effects of certain medications, some medical conditions, sleep issues, and more.
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Menopause and weight gain As we age, our muscles decrease in bulk and our metabolism slows down. 1  These changes can contribute to weight gain around the time of menopause. Other physical changes associated with menopause may include: 2  Skin changes, such as dryness and loss of elasticity. 3  Vaginal dryness. 4  Hair growth (or loss).
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Weight Loss: Symptoms & Signs Weight loss is normal after pregnancy. Other causes of weight loss include, but are not limited to, cancer, viral infection (such as CMV or HIV), gastroenteritis, parasite infection, depression, bowel diseases, and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).The loss of weight and lack of nutrition associated with a chronic illness is referred to as cachexia.eight loss can be intentional, such as from dieting and exercise, or unintentional and be a manifestation of illness. Weight loss can result from a decrease in body fluid, muscle mass, or fat.
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Fatigue and Weight gain Fatigue, Hair loss and Weight gain. WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms fatigue, hair loss and weight gain including Diabetes, type 2, Depression (Adult), and Congestive heart failure.
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Weight Gain Caused By Prednisone One of the many contributions and causes of weight gain is the inappropriate use of certain drugs or supplements that affect the normal metabolic or biochemical activities of the body, leading to fluctuations in body weight. One such drug is prednisone - a chemical derivative of the endogenous hormone cortisol.
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Menopause weight gain: Stop the middle age spread Loss of muscle mass decreases the rate at which your body uses calories, which can make it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight. If you continue to eat as you always have and don't increase your physical activity, you're likely to gain weight. Genetic factors also might play a role in menopause weight gain.
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The Best Weight Loss Plan for Senior Women Stay active to maintain your weight loss. Hormonal changes, a high-calorie diet and decreased activity causes weight gain in senior women. Weight gain also seems to shift, away from other problem areas, like the hips and legs, and to the midsection. Fortunately, a few lifestyle changes can promote weight loss and help you maintain a healthy weight.
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- If so, you are not alone.Difficult weight gain in the stomach, belly, waist, hips and thighs can be nearly impossible to lose unless you can properly identify the underlying factor(s) that is causing the weight gain.This isn't always easy because there are so many potential causes of weight gain.For some, the cause of weight gain could simply be lack of exercise or excess calories in the diet. But those are the easy cases to solve. A simple diet and exercise log is all I need to correct a poor diet or improper exercise.But for you, the cause of weight gain could be something hidden deep in your metabolism-something that is preventing you from losing weight no matter how hard you try. And often, the harder you try, the more weight you gain.ut those are the easy cases to solve. A simple diet and exercise log is all I need to correct a poor diet or improper exercise. But for you, the cause of weight gain could be something hidden deep in your metabolism-something that is preventing you from losing weight no matter how hard you try.
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Weight Loss: Symptoms & Signs Weight loss is normal after pregnancy. Other causes of weight loss include, but are not limited to, cancer, viral infection (such as CMV or HIV), gastroenteritis, parasite infection, depression, bowel diseases, and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). The loss of weight and lack of nutrition associated with a chronic illness is referred to as cachexia. Unexplained, unintentional weight loss is often a result of illness and should be evaluated by a health-care professional.