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What Causes To Gain Weight Suddenly Around Stomach For 51 Year Old Who Has Low Oestrogen Level?
can you tell me why all of a sudden you seem to gain weight around your stomach. I am 51 and trying different contraception pills as my oestrogen levels are low. I eat really healthy and exercise often its very frustrating your response would be greatly appreciated.
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
hi,
Thank you for your query. I understand your concern and i am happy to be of help to you.
By your query i get that you are 51 years of age and this is a age where in a women's body undergo many transitions (hormonal wise) as you are in a peri-menopause period. This is the reason for your low oestrogen levels. Its quite normal in this age to gain a little extra fat around the belly as the triglyceride levels increase during menopause.
Also you mention that you are trying various conrtaceptive pills , a well known side effect of oral contraceptive pills is weight gain.
Its good to know that you are maintaining a heathy diet with regular exercise , continue the same and unless you are falling into the obese category its fine to get a little heavy without health issues.
Follow up with me if weight issues continue to bother you.
wish you good health.
Thank you for your query. I understand your concern and i am happy to be of help to you.
By your query i get that you are 51 years of age and this is a age where in a women's body undergo many transitions (hormonal wise) as you are in a peri-menopause period. This is the reason for your low oestrogen levels. Its quite normal in this age to gain a little extra fat around the belly as the triglyceride levels increase during menopause.
Also you mention that you are trying various conrtaceptive pills , a well known side effect of oral contraceptive pills is weight gain.
Its good to know that you are maintaining a heathy diet with regular exercise , continue the same and unless you are falling into the obese category its fine to get a little heavy without health issues.
Follow up with me if weight issues continue to bother you.
wish you good health.
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