If you’ve been struggling to lose weight despite following diets and exercise routines, you’re not alone — and it may not be your fault. Hormonal imbalances are one of the most overlooked causes of weight gain and difficulty losing weight.
How Hormones Affect Your Weight
Thyroid hormones control your metabolic rate. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows metabolism, causing weight gain even with normal eating habits.
Insulin regulates blood sugar. Insulin resistance — common in PCOS, pre-diabetes, and metabolic syndrome — causes the body to store fat more easily, especially around the abdomen.
Cortisol, the stress hormone, promotes fat storage when chronically elevated. High-stress lifestyles can lead to cortisol-driven weight gain.
Leptin and Ghrelin control hunger and satiety signals. Imbalances in these hormones can cause persistent hunger and overeating.
Warning Signs of Hormonal Weight Gain
- Weight gain despite maintaining a healthy diet
- Inability to lose weight with exercise
- Fat accumulation around the belly, face, or neck
- Fatigue, brain fog, or low energy
- Irregular periods (in women)
- Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
The Medical Approach to Weight Loss
At Guru Mauli Hospital, we treat obesity as a medical condition, not a lifestyle failure. Our approach includes:
- Comprehensive hormonal evaluation (thyroid, insulin, cortisol, sex hormones)
- Identifying and correcting underlying hormonal causes
- Customized nutrition plans based on your metabolic profile
- Anti-obesity medications when appropriate
- Regular monitoring and lifestyle coaching
Stop blaming yourself — get your hormones checked. Contact Dr. Manoj Mengade at Guru Mauli Hospital: +91 7058083100.