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Can taking estrogel and progesterone 100mg daily cause weight gain?
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Age is the culprit: Lots of studies have been done on women on and off hormones in their fifties. Everyone gains the same amount of weight. It is a tough age. Diet and exercise are your best bet.
Answered 2/26/2014
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Calories: The calorie content of hormones? No....estrogen and progesterone blood levels at optimal levels show multiple health benefits.
Answered 7/9/2015
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