How Hormone Balance Can Help You Lose Weight—Not Gain It

At Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health, one of the most common concerns we hear is:
“Will hormone therapy cause weight gain?”

The truth? Hormone balance often makes weight loss easier—especially around the belly.

When your hormones are optimized, your body starts working with you, not against you. Here’s how:

  • Cortisol (stress hormone) comes down, making it easier to shed fat—especially stubborn belly fat.

  • Testosterone and DHEA support lean muscle mass, energy, and motivation to move—all key for sustainable weight loss.

  • Progesterone and estrogen affect fluid retention, sleep quality, mood, and cravings. When balanced, they can reduce bloating, improve sleep, and reduce nighttime eating.

  • Insulin sensitivity improves, meaning your body is better at managing blood sugar and burning fat instead of storing it.

This is why many of our patients report more energy, better sleep, fewer cravings, and finally losing fat they’ve struggled with for years.

Some individuals may experience temporary bloating or fluid retention in the first few weeks of hormone therapy. This is a normal adjustment phase. For most people, it resolves within 2-3 months once hormones are stabilized and the body begins to rebalance.

If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel stuck—your hormones may be the missing link.

At Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health PLLC, we help women and men in perimenopause, menopause, and low testosterone reclaim control of their metabolism and well-being with safe, customized hormone therapy.

Your body isn’t broken. It just needs balance. Let’s fix it—together.

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