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What Causes Bloating And Weight Gain While On Elleste Duet?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Question: I'm 44 and is going though the menopause I've been put on elleste duet and been taking 1mg daily for over 6 months now
I feel very bloated and I know I've gained weight and my belly area is getting very big I look pregnant what can I do about it..im hating the way I look is it the tablets I'm on doing this
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Due to Elleste tablets.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The hormonal tablets that you are taking do have a side effect of weight gain. During the post menopausal period it is normal to gain some amount of weight.
The best way to lose weight is to restrict your with a daily exercise regimen. This will help in maintaining tone of muscles also.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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What Causes Bloating And Weight Gain While On Elleste Duet?

Brief Answer: Due to Elleste tablets. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The hormonal tablets that you are taking do have a side effect of weight gain. During the post menopausal period it is normal to gain some amount of weight. The best way to lose weight is to restrict your with a daily exercise regimen. This will help in maintaining tone of muscles also. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal