{"id":29261,"date":"2021-10-29T23:07:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T23:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=29261"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain? Here&#8217;s What You Need To Know About Hormonal Weight Gain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#What_Is_Progesterone\" >What Is Progesterone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#What_Is_The_Relationship_Between_Hormones_And_Weight\" >What Is The Relationship Between Hormones And Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#When_You_Have_Healthy_Progesterone_Levels\" >When You Have Healthy Progesterone Levels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Has_Anti-Inflammatory_Effect\" >Has Anti-Inflammatory Effect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Acts_As_A_Natural_Diuretic\" >Acts As A Natural Diuretic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Prevents_Estrogen_Dominance\" >Prevents Estrogen Dominance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#How_Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\" >How Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#High_Progesterone_Can_Cause_HyperInsulinemia\" >High Progesterone Can Cause HyperInsulinemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#High_Progesterone_Can_Stimulate_Appetite\" >High Progesterone Can Stimulate Appetite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Low_Progesterone_Can_Prevent_Normal_Functioning_Of_Thyroid_Hormones\" >Low Progesterone Can Prevent Normal Functioning Of Thyroid Hormones<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#How_Can_You_Balance_Hormones_Naturally_To_Lose_Weight\" >How Can You Balance Hormones Naturally To Lose Weight?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Avoid_SugarAnd_Refined_Carbs\" >Avoid SugarAnd Refined Carbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Avoid_Overeating_Or_Undereating\" >Avoid Overeating Or Undereating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Up_Your_Protein_Consumption\" >Up Your Protein Consumption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Eat_More_Fatty_Fish\" >Eat More Fatty Fish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Drink_Green_Tea\" >Drink Green Tea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Eat_Healthy_Fats\" >Eat Healthy Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Follow_A_Low-Carb_Eating_Plan\" >Follow A Low-Carb Eating Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Limit_Alcohol\" >Limit Alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Exercise_More\" >Exercise More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#Relieve_Stress\" >Relieve Stress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-cause-weight-gain\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone has experienced weight gain at some point in their life. It&#8217;s just one of those things that happen to everyone.\u00a0 But, what about when you&#8217;re not overeating or exercising less?\u00a0 What could be the cause then?\u00a0 Some people may find themselves wondering if it is possible for progesterone levels to affect your weight. This article will discuss the relationship between progesterone and weight gain as well as provide information on how best to combat hormonal-related weight fluctuations. Does progesterone cause weight gain? Read on to find out!<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Progesterone\"><\/span><strong>What Is Progesterone?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progesterone is an endogenous hormone that&#8217;s responsible for the regulation of your menstrual cycle and reproduction.\u00a0 However, it also has other important functions.\u00a0 It helps to: balance out estrogen (female sex hormone); maintain uterine lining; and prevent the over-secretion of prolactin (hormone released by pituitary) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK558960\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women produce progesterone in their ovaries and adrenal glands during their reproductive years, but after menopause, they rely on their adrenal glands to produce it. The ability of your body to produce this hormone declines with age, which may be one reason why women experience changes when going through menopause (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6089223\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Relationship_Between_Hormones_And_Weight\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Relationship Between Hormones And Weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy balance between all of the hormones in your body is the key to maintaining a healthy weight.\u00a0 The two main female reproductive hormones \u2013 estrogen and progesterone \u2013 have a symbiotic relationship that directly impacts your weight.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your estrogen levels increase as you progress through puberty, during pregnancy, and around menstrual cycles. While this hormone can be very beneficial for women, it also has some negative effects on weight gain when not regulated properly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies indicate that abnormally high estrogen levels can lead to significant fat accumulation in women by stimulating appetite and slowing down metabolism. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this isn&#8217;t to say that all estrogen is bad. In proper amounts, it actually helps maintain a woman&#8217;s lean mass. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, progesterone has the opposite effect.\u00a0 It helps to combat estrogen-related weight gain when the two hormones are appropriately balanced (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7039319\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hormones-and-weight-gain-after-40\/\">Hormones And Weight Gain After 40: How To Use Diet And Exercise To Overcome This<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33022 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"does progesterone cause weight gain\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_You_Have_Healthy_Progesterone_Levels\"><\/span><strong>When You Have Healthy Progesterone Levels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-make-you-hungry\/\">Progesterone<\/a> doesn&#8217;t cause <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-estrogen-diet\/\">weight gain<\/a>. In fact, when you have healthy levels of this hormone, it can help you lose weight in various ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_Anti-Inflammatory_Effect\"><\/span><strong>Has Anti-Inflammatory Effect<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progesterone can decrease inflammation by preventing the production of pro-inflammatory signaling molecules called cytokines and can promote the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Chronic inflammation is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and other metabolic conditions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4117574\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acts_As_A_Natural_Diuretic\"><\/span><strong>Acts As A Natural Diuretic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of progesterone can cause diuresis, which is the body&#8217;s natural loss of fluids through urination. Since you&#8217;re losing water weight in addition to fat, it speeds up your perception of progress (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14486477\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevents_Estrogen_Dominance\"><\/span><strong>Prevents Estrogen Dominance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/estrogen-dominance-foods-to-avoid\/\">Estrogen dominance<\/a> is when your body&#8217;s estrogen levels are too high in relation to progesterone. Estrogen levels that are either too high or too low can lead to fat accumulation and weight gain. Progesterone balances out estrogen by binding to the same receptor sites that estrogen does, displacing it and stopping its effects (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollandclinic.com\/blog\/estrogen-dominance\">7<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34487 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/11-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/11-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/11-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/11-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/11-3-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/11-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><strong>How Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your progesterone <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-boost-testosterone\/\">levels<\/a> are too high or too low, you can gain weight. Here are some of the ways an imbalance in this hormone results in weight gain:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Progesterone_Can_Cause_HyperInsulinemia\"><\/span><strong>High Progesterone Can Cause HyperInsulinemia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of progesterone&#8217;s main jobs is to induce mild insulin resistance during pregnancy, so that glucose is diverted away from the mother\u2019s own fat and muscle cells and directed toward the developing fetus. If you aren\u2019t pregnant and your progesterone levels are too high, this could cause hyperinsulinemia \u2013 too much insulin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/hyperinsulinemia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This constant overabundance of insulin stimulates fat storage by increasing lipogenesis, or &#8220;fat production.&#8221; It also results in increased hunger because constantly elevated insulin blocks a hormone called leptin from being released. Leptin tells your body when you&#8217;re full so you don&#8217;t eat more than necessary.\u00a0 When this signal is blocked, it triggers cravings for high-carbohydrate foods. This phenomenon is known as leptin resistance, which is the result of elevated insulin levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2967652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Progesterone_Can_Stimulate_Appetite\"><\/span><strong>High Progesterone Can Stimulate Appetite<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When progesterone levels are too high and estrogen <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cortisol-belly-fat\/\">levels<\/a> are low, it can cause disruptions in your appetite hormones, leading to weight gain. This situation causes a woman&#8217;s cortisol and ghrelin (the &#8220;hunger hormone&#8221;) levels to rise excessively while her PYY 3-36 (a hormone that suppresses appetite) levels drop. The combination of these imbalances creates intense food cravings and causes overeating even when your body doesn&#8217;t need the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-cortisol\/\">excess calories<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22281161\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Progesterone_Can_Prevent_Normal_Functioning_Of_Thyroid_Hormones\"><\/span><strong>Low Progesterone Can Prevent Normal Functioning Of Thyroid Hormones<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If progesterone levels are too low, it can prevent the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/estrogen-foods-to-avoid\/\">proper function<\/a> of thyroid hormones. These two hormones work together: your thyroid provides the body with the raw materials for progesterone production while progesterone triggers specific proteins within thyroid cells that allow them to burn through these materials at a more efficient rate. This relationship serves as a critical gatekeeper for your metabolic rate. If progesterone levels are too low, thyroid function will slow down and your metabolism is likely to follow suit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bioadaptivemedicine.com\/new-blog\/estrogen-progesterone-thryoid-hormones\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28707 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does progesterone cause weight gain\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Balance_Hormones_Naturally_To_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><strong>How Can You Balance Hormones Naturally To Lose Weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss can be very challenging for some people. Some women have a difficult time dropping extra pounds no matter what they do or how hard they try. We&#8217;ve determined that one of progesterone&#8217;s most interesting roles, when balanced with estrogen, is ensuring that our bodies are primed to maintain a healthy weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you believe you have a serious hormone imbalance, speak to your doctor about it. There are a few lifestyle changes that may also help. Here are several steps you can take to naturally balance progesterone levels and get rid of stubborn fat for good:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_SugarAnd_Refined_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>Avoid SugarAnd Refined Carbs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to boost progesterone levels, eliminating added sugar is one of the most important things you can do. Sugar intake may affect estrogen and progesterone production via insulin. It also encourages fat storage, thanks to its ability to increase insulin levels, which prevents fat from being used as energy on a cellular level (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/79\/5\/774\/4690186\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting out sugar doesn&#8217;t mean that you have to cut out fruit or sweet vegetables like carrots or beets\u2014just ditch the processed sugars. Some of my favorite alternatives are stevia, coconut nectar, pure maple syrup, raw honey, and blackstrap molasses, although these are still considered added sugars and should be incorporated in moderation. If you need something for your morning coffee or afternoon tea, try any of those options instead of artificial sweeteners.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Overeating_Or_Undereating\"><\/span><strong>Avoid Overeating Or Undereating<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to progesterone production, the same principle applies as with estrogen\u2014too much or too little can cause problems. Eating too few calories causes your body to enter starvation mode, which initiates the breakdown of muscle tissue for energy. This not only interrupts hormonal balance but also slows down your metabolism. On the other hand, if you eat more food than you need, fat storage increases because insulin levels will be higher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major factor that determines whether or not weight loss will occur is thyroid function. The thyroid gland creates hormones that are integral for getting rid of extra pounds. Thyroid hormone inhibits fat accumulation and promotes fat burning. If your thyroid is sluggish, that&#8217;s going to create a lot of difficulty in getting rid of fat and maintaining optimal weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/12120-hypothyroidism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28202 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does progesterone cause weight gain\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Up_Your_Protein_Consumption\"><\/span><strong>Up Your Protein Consumption<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein is one of the building blocks for hormone production, so eat plenty of it. Aim for 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight. This will help you maintain healthy levels of estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, and growth hormone\u2014all important for proper metabolic function. Eating protein also keeps blood sugar stable because it provides an ongoing release of energy instead of requiring a sudden spike or drop (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5644969\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-foods-for-hormone-balance\/\">Best Foods For Hormone Balance: 9 Natural Solutions For Mental, Physical, And Emotional Health<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Fatty_Fish\"><\/span><strong>Eat More Fatty Fish<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 fatty acids in the fish oil help to enhance metabolism and also support a healthy thyroid gland. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is another component of fish oil that enables our cells to be receptive to insulin, which increases the efficiency of glucose transport\u2014this makes it easier for your body to convert carbs into energy, rather than storing them as excess fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6861329\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Green_Tea\"><\/span><strong>Drink Green Tea<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea has been shown to increase thermogenesis (energy-burning). A compound called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is locked inside the leaves of green tea, may speed up your metabolism while the polyphenols and flavonoids in green tea have other beneficial effects on your overall health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2855614\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Healthy_Fats\"><\/span><strong>Eat Healthy Fats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mono- and polyunsaturated fats from fish and plant sources are vital for hormone production and proper metabolic function. Consuming healthy fats supports the release of fat from fat cells so they can be used as energy\u2014plus it helps reduce sugar cravings (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_A_Low-Carb_Eating_Plan\"><\/span><strong>Follow A Low-Carb Eating Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to balance hormones naturally, eating fewer refined carbs is key. When you eat a lot of sugar and refined grains, you&#8217;re constantly releasing insulin in response to blood sugar spikes. This causes your body to store more fat and makes it very difficult for your body to release stored fat from the cells for energy. These types of foods also don\u2019t make you feel very full because they lack fiber. Focus on getting your carbs from whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables instead (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/news\/20180907\/low-carb-high-carb-bad-carb-how-much-is-best\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28720 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does progesterone cause weight gain\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limit_Alcohol\"><\/span><strong>Limit Alcohol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol may interfere with appetite hormones like leptin and GLP-1, leading you to feel hungrier and consume more energy than you really need (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4338356\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Alcohol may also inhibit fat-burning because it interferes with metabolism by depleting essential nutrients like magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, vitamin A, and selenium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_More\"><\/span><strong>Exercise More<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to increase your ability to burn fat\u2014especially around the abdominal area, where it can be especially stubborn\u2014then exercise is a must. Strength training (like weight lifting) builds lean muscle tissue and increases basal metabolic rate (BMR), which means more calories burned even when not exercising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also helps offset postmenopausal weight gain by combating stress and reducing cortisol, which can contribute to excess belly fat. It may also help improve insulin sensitivity. Exercise also enhances muscle mass as we age, so our bodies burn more glucose as energy throughout the day rather than storing it as excess fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28115 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relieve_Stress\"><\/span><strong>Relieve Stress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress, cortisol, and insulin all work together to make you gain weight. When your body is under stress, you release cortisol; this sets off a cascade of events that causes insulin to spike\u2014which tells your body to store fat rather than burn it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandohealth.com\/content-hub\/how-too-much-stress-can-cause-weight-gain-and-what-to-do-about-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise helps with stress relief by releasing endorphins into the bloodstream, which lift your moods and reduce pain-inducing inflammation throughout the body. Other ways to relieve stress include meditation, yoga, and simply taking some time out of your day to do something that makes you happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have healthy balanced levels of progesterone and other hormones, your natural tendency is to maintain a healthy weight. However, an imbalance of this essential hormone could be the root cause of your weight loss resistance and figure struggles. Try eating a healthy diet, exercising, and managing stress. If those things aren\u2019t helping, talk to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Progesterone_Cause_Weight_Gain\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14486477\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Studies of the sodium-diuretic effect of progesterone]<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1962, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5500088\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cross-sectional study on the associations of insulin resistance with sex hormone, abnormal lipid metabolism in T2DM and IGT patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4338356\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol Consumption and Obesity: An Update<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4117574\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-inflammatory Effects of Progesterone in Lipopolysaccharide Stimulated BV-2 Microglia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2855614\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beneficial effects of green tea: A literature review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5644969\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of a high-protein diet vs standard-protein diet on weight loss biomarkers of metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollandclinic.com\/blog\/estrogen-dominance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogen Dominance and Progesterone Deficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, thehollandclinic.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imcwc.com\/html5-blank\/hormones-that-take-off-the-pounds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormones That Take Off The Pounds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, imcwc.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bioadaptivemedicine.com\/new-blog\/estrogen-progesterone-thryoid-hormones\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOW ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE IMPACT YOUR THYROID HORMONES <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., bioadaptivemedicine.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandohealth.com\/content-hub\/how-too-much-stress-can-cause-weight-gain-and-what-to-do-about-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Too Much Stress Can Cause Weight Gain (And What To Do About It)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, orlandohealth.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/hyperinsulinemia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperinsulinemia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, diabetes.co.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/12120-hypothyroidism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, clevelandclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/79\/5\/774\/4690186\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased consumption of refined carbohydrates and the epidemic of type 2 diabetes in the United States: an Ecological Assessment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/news\/20180907\/low-carb-high-carb-bad-carb-how-much-is-best\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low Carb, High Carb, Bad Carb: How Much is Best?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7039319\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic effects of progesterone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1982, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2967652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity and Leptin Resistance: Distinguishing Cause from Effect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6861329\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oily Fish and Omega-3s Across The Life Stages: A Focus on Intakes And Future Directions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK558960\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiology, Progesterone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22281161\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sex hormones, appetite and eating behavior in women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6089223\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physiology of endocrine systems with ageing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good\">The truth about fats: the good, the bad and the in between<\/a> (2019, harvard.edu)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has experienced weight gain at some point in their life. It&#8217;s just one of those things that happen to everyone.\u00a0 But, what about when you&#8217;re not overeating or exercising less?\u00a0 What could be the cause then?\u00a0 Some people may find themselves wondering if it is possible for progesterone levels to affect your weight. This [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29267,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"coauthors":[117,87],"class_list":["post-29261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-management"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain? 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