Written by Robert Johnson - January 08, 2023
The answer to this question is that it depends. While menopause is a natural part of aging, surgical menopause can drastically reduce hormone levels and lead to weight gain in some women. There is usually an adjustment period after the procedure where hormones return to normal levels and a woman may need to adjust her diet and exercise routine in order to avoid additional weight gain or even lose existing pounds.
When women reach the age of menopause, their bodies begin decreasing production of estrogen and progesterone hormones. Along with other physical changes, this decrease can affect metabolism, cause fatigue, mood swings, and yes – even weight gain. For some women, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or herbal supplements can help balance these levels again and stop any further weight gain from occurring. But when surgical menopause happens, these treatments are generally not an option as all hormones are abruptly stopped at once due to the hysterectomy surgery.
In order to combat sudden weight gain after surgery, women may need to make adjustments to their diets. Eating more natural proteins such as fish or eggs instead of processed meats like bacon can help manage blood sugar levels more easily throughout the day. Other foods known for helping regulate hormones include cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower along with folic acid-rich foods like wheat germ or legumes. Cut back on sugary drinks and snacks as well; although they may seem harmless enough, they add extra calories that can be difficult for your body’s metabolism to process during surgical menopause recovery.
Exercise plays an important role too when managing sudden weight changes post-surgery. Try setting up a weekly ‘exercise date’ with friends – it helps keep you motivated while also allowing time for bonding! Additionally, strength training exercises such as using lifting weights at least twice a week will help maintain muscle mass which can aid in losing excess fat that might have built up due to decreased metabolism during menopausal changeover periods (surgical or otherwise).
If you think your surgical menopause is resulting in quick weight gain that is difficult to control with just diet modifications or exercising alone – then consider speaking with your doctor about the option for hormone therapy (HT). HT when administered correctly can help balance previously disrupted hormone levels in those who have gone through a hysterectomy operation and thus prevent future episodes of fast gaining of unhealthy amounts of bodyweight from happening again in the future.
At Hormone Treatment Center we understand how stressful hormonal changes caused by surgical menopause may be for patients — both physically & mentally — so our team specializes specifically towards providing relief from these symptoms via tailored HRT programs individually designed according each patient's individual needs&circumstances related issues like unwanted weight gains encountered during process of recovery !
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