Hormones and weight

Thyroid function and excess weight

Sometimes women gain weight and don't even suspect the real reasons for this. And the culprits may be hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

How do thyroid hormones affect weight?

The thyroid gland in women is strikingly different from that in men, in that dysfunctions of the former occur 10-20 times more often than in men.

Effect of testosterone on the female body

The hormone testosterone, which is considered a male hormone, can completely change all processes in a woman’s body.

How does progesterone affect fat deposits?

The ability to gain weight without any reason can be caused by a hormone that seems to be beneficial for the body – progesterone.

How does estradiol affect our bodies?

Research confirms that the estrogen hormone estradiol helps the heart muscles to become stronger and the heart to work more actively.

How do estrogens affect figure changes?

Did you know that female hormones, estrogens, can affect more than 400 functions in the body?

How do estrogens affect a woman's weight?

It is very difficult to understand all the information regarding the effects of estrogens on the female body.

How do hormones during the menstrual cycle affect weight gain?

As soon as you notice constant mood swings, tearfulness, increased fatigue that do not stop for several weeks, sound the alarm.

How does stress affect hormones and weight?

Now we will talk about how stress, depression and chronic fatigue affect our weight and hormonal balance. Did you think that by being nervous we lose weight? Quite the opposite: from a bad mental state we can gain weight. And the consequences for the body can be very serious.

What three syndromes could be the culprits of being overweight?

Polycystic ovary syndrome, fibromyalgia and syndrome X can be the causes of excess weight in women and even teenagers. Why does this happen and what measures can be taken to treat it?