Question 1

can weight gain in men increase estrogen levels?

Accepted Answer

NO: It just makes testosterone levels in the bloodstream a bit lower due to fatty tissue excess deposition, particularly in the abdominal area.

Question 2

can macro prolactinoma cause weight gain and breast development in men?

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Prolactinoma: Yes, these can cause wt. Gain and breast development in men due to the excessive secretion of prolactin hormone.

Question 3

my girlfriend's lower abdomen feels very hard, swollen breast last 9/9/12, now weight gain. 9/13/12 we had pt and negative, still no mens until now.

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Repeat HPT : You don't mention last menstrual period date, or the timing of the hpt. Sounds like a pregnancy. Please recheck the hpt in a week.  If still negative, see your doctor.

Question 4

hw to weight gain?

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See Dr., then eat...: If one is truly underweight (based on height, family background, and body type), a Dr. can evaluate for a hormonal, digestive, or other disorder. If no medical cause is found, then one can add weight by eating more calories of nutritious foods, while also doing weight-training to increase muscle. Proteins: egg white, chicken breast, salmon, ...  Better fats: olive oil, peanuts, almonds, tofu, ....

Question 5

weight gain program?

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And?: Are you looking for one?  Why?  What is your goal?  Do you have a medical problem?

Question 6

weight gain after valleyfever?

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Possible.: This is not a feature of the disease itself, but may accompany any protracted illness.  You may have lost some weight with the illness for a variety of reasons and are now regaining to your norm.  If wt gain is excessive see you doc.

Question 7

plz tell me about weight gain.

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Calories: Weight gain, in the simplest terms, is taking in more calories than you expend.  The ways to battle it are to diet (take in fewer calories) and exercise (to expend more calories).

Question 8

what are some weight gain foods?

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Foods to help with: Healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus,  avocadoes, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, protein shakes, protein bars, lean meats, poultry, fish, smoothies (with added silken tofu or powdered milk),  greek yogurt (full –fat), pasta/ bagels & use of juice rather than soda. Some people add whey proteins.

Question 9

what weight gain milkshake to use?

Accepted Answer

Basics: Drink more milk and eat well. Avoid unhealthy foods.

Question 10

what are the tests for weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Fairly obvious: To see if there is weight gain simply using a scale works well. You might mean why someone gained weight, generally looking and talking determines the answer. Sometimes getting someone to write down everything they eat is needed but not generally that hard.

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My girlfriend's lower abdomen feels very hard, swollen breast last 9/9/12, now weight gain. 9/13/12 we had pt and negative, still no mens until now.

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Hw to weight gain?

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Weight gain program?

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Weight gain after valleyfever?

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