Endometriosis

[Penny]

Is endometriosis related to weight gain?

[jan]

I don't think so. Doesn't have that have to do with menstruation and endometrial cells or something? How could having this problem effect your weight?

[Beth]

I don't think so...at least not in an actual fat way. It may make you retain water and feel bloated, which can make you look bigger than you actually are, but I don't think it directly leads to actual fat gain. That's still entirely tied to your diet and your choices.

[Penny]

I don't think so...at least not in an actual fat way. It may make you retain water and feel bloated, which can make you look bigger than you actually are, but I don't think it directly leads to actual fat gain. That's still entirely tied to your diet and your choices.

Okay, so it's more of a bloat thing I guess. Do you know if taking medications to treat it can lead to weight gain, I mean like they can affect your appetite or your energy levels? Stuff like that?

[Tiff]

Yes certain symptoms and treatments of this disease can lead to weight gain. The most common causes of it are hormonal imbalances, medications and a hysterectomy. If you do suffer from this and you are gaining weight, Endometriosis could very well be an indirect cause of weight gain.

[Kyra]

A hysterectomy can make you gain weight?? How so?