Introduction
Science suggests that estradiol plays a role in appetite control, energy consumption, body weight and fat distribution in women.
How does estradiol affect weight?
For women, a specific estrogen hormone called estradiol declines at menopause and helps regulate metabolism and body weight. The lower the estradiol levels, the more it can lead to weight gain. Throughout a woman’s life, she may notice weight gain around her hips and thighs.
Does estrogen replacement help with weight loss?
There’s good news, you can reverse your hormonal imbalance and restore your ability to lose weight simply by replenishing the hormones you’ve lost. Many patients seek hormone replacement therapy to help with weight loss, replenishing lost hormones to support increased energy and metabolism.
What are the benefits of taking estradiol?
Estradiol is a female sex hormone and a form of estrogen often prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis.
Which hormone helps you lose weight?
Leptin
Leptin. What it is: Leptin is derived from the Greek word meaning skinny, because increasing levels of this hormone signal the body to shed body fat. Leptin also helps regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, fertility, etc.
What should I avoid while taking estradiol?
Take this medicine with food. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while using this medication. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may affect the amount of this medication absorbed by the body.
Does Estradiol Cause Belly Fat?
Lower estradiol levels can lead to weight gain. Throughout their lives, women may notice weight gain around the hips and thighs. However, after menopause, women tend to gain weight around the waist and abdomen.
Does estrogen reduce belly fat?
Since estrogen affects how your body distributes fat, low levels of estrogen can contribute to increased fat in the abdomen area. However, estrogen replacement therapy can help your body redistribute this fat to different areas of your body, rather than your abdominal area.
What happens when you take estradiol?
Upset stomach, nausea/vomiting, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Tell your doctor immediately if you see the tablet in your stool.
Does estrogen HRT reduce abdominal fat?
A new study of more than 1,000 postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 80 found that those currently taking hormones had significantly lower levels of belly fat than women who had never used them.
Conclusion
It can take up to 4 months to see the full effect of estrogen. Your doctor may reconsider continuing your estrogen treatment or may reduce your dose several times during the first to two months, then every 3 to 6 months.
