Is it true that HRT causes weight gain?
A. There is no absolute proof that HRT does or does not cause weight gain. However, in some women it can cause water retention, resulting in a bloated, full feeling and sometimes a temporary weight increase from the water in tissues. Limiting salt intake and getting regular exercise will help reduce water retention. Also, as we age, our metabolism slows and many of us become less active which can contribute to weight gain. The best advice is to pay more attention to diet and exercise.
