Suggestions for HRT/Weight Gain - Menopause Message Board

coffeegirl2 · 06-14-2006, 04:17 PM

I have an appointment with a gynecologist on the 28th. It will be my first appointment since my hysterectomy with a gynecologist since 2000. I've taken Estratest since, and have gained 18 pounds since the surgery.

Ugh! The med has helped but I am reluctant to stay on it due to the med gain. Anyone else gain weight on it? Maybe it is another med gain that I have gained from, and it is not the Estratest as I take other meds....but this one is not the weight neutral and most of the others are.

Any suggestions or advice? Please help.

Coffeegirl

deinee · 06-15-2006, 06:59 AM

I wish I knew the answer. I was gaining alittle before starting the pill in Feb., now it seems like I am gaining a pound aday! I am trying to exercise more and watch my calories, but nothing is working. Please let me know if you find the answer. I really think the hormone replacements are causing some of the gain, but also it could be just this time of our lifes too. Ann

Belle2003 · 06-17-2006, 09:27 PM

My mother was on HRT for over 20 years. She just stopped taking it at age 76! She too had a hysterectomy. She maintained her figure by going on Weight Watchers and exercise. Once off of the Weight Watchers she would cut back on bread and starches to maintain her weight.

I C Hot · 06-19-2006, 07:12 PM

I also had hysterectomy years ago, leaving the ovaries. I have been on Premarin for about 9 months now and have gained 20 pounds and can't seem to take it off. Very frustrating.

Julie