Will taking progesterone with endometriosis make me fat?

Will taking progesterone with endometriosis make me fat?

1. Women with endometriosis who take progesterone usually gain weight. They need to take the medication strictly according to the doctor's advice and avoid stopping the medication at will to avoid affecting the treatment effect.

2. Endometriosis usually refers to the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity and myometrium, which may be caused by high estrogen levels in the body or abnormal immune system. When the patient's immune system is abnormal, the endometrial tissue cannot be eliminated and may develop into endometriosis. Progesterone medication is required for treatment. Common ones include medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets, mifepristone tablets, megestrol acetate dispersible tablets, etc. Since these drugs are synthetic high-efficiency progesterone, some side effects may occur after taking the medicine, which can easily lead to nausea, water and sodium retention, weight gain, etc. Taking large doses can also cause patients to have high blood pressure, centripetal obesity, full moon face, etc., which can cause patients to become obese.

3. Patients need to strictly follow the doctor's advice during medication, but they also need to exercise regularly, which can not only promote blood circulation, but also release endorphins that relieve pain. Yoga can also stretch the pelvic tissue and muscles to relieve pain. In daily life, we also need to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as apples, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc., to supplement the nutrients needed by the body.