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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain?

i have unexplained weight gain that isn t reduced by strict healthy eating as instructed by a qualified nutritionist and regular intensive exercise. I am 47 and my weight has consistently increased over a number of years yet I eat far less than my peers and exercise far more. I have not had a period since august but my hormones all tested normal until january when a low level of oestrogen was identified. I have no energy and have stuggled sleeping for several years. I am at high risk of breast cancer due to family history but been prescribed elleste duo 1mg. I am not convinced I should be taking it and am very concerned about the risks and weight gain given my current situation with weight, I don t want to gain any more weight when I already fight with this
Mon, 16 May 2016
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You need your thyroid function tested since you probably have a low thyroid problem and need to be on thyroid hormone supplementation
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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain?

Hi You need your thyroid function tested since you probably have a low thyroid problem and need to be on thyroid hormone supplementation