Does Estradiol Cause Weight Gain in Perimenopause? | PYHP 134

In this episode, we talk about hormone treatments for perimenopause and menopause.
There is a vast distinction between perimenopause and menopause when it comes to
treatment options. We often see women who are being treated for menopause when
they are genuinely not in menopause.
Meet Linda:
Linda is a listener who sent us a question on our website about her hormone
replacement treatment. Linda is in her 40’s and has her period regularly. She was given
an estradiol patch and gained 20 pounds.
Linda is in perimenopause, yet being treated for menopause. This will cause weight
gain and other symptoms, which we discuss in depth in this podcast.
Let’s Read Linda’s Question:
Hello, I am 44 still cycling. I am currently on estradiol patch 0.05 and progesterone and
testosterone cream. Since I switched from Biest cream to the patch, I have put on 20lbs.
Help.
In this episode, we break Linda’s question into:
● Differences between perimenopause and menopause
● Does a woman in perimenopause need to take estrogen?
● Weight gain and hormone replacement
● What is estrogen dominance vs progesterone insufficiency?
● What symptoms will occur is estrogen levels are too high?
● What hormones should a woman take in menopause vs perimenopause?
● Does hormone replacement cause weight gain or weight loss?
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