Menopause & Weight Gain

Oestrogen Dominance

As we start the transition into menopause, production of our body’s two major hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, starts to fall. This in itself is entirely natural.

However, a combination of factors including extended use of birth control, processed foods and environmental toxins, can cause progesterone levels to drop much faster than oestrogen levels. The result is an excess of oestrogen over progesterone, leading to a condition called oestrogen dominance.

Oestrogen dominance is behind many of the classic symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats and weight gain.

Thyroid Function

One of the lesser known effects of oestrogen dominance is that oestrogen, when out of balance and unchecked by progesterone, interferes with thyroid function, reducing its effectiveness.

This can lead to increased conversion of carbohydrate into fat, as well as sugar cravings. The result is that weight piles on much more easily, and losing it is that much harder.

Reduced Lipolysis

An over abundance of oestrogen can also decrease natural lipolysis in adipose tissue (fat tissue) through the oestrogen receptor ER-alpha. In other words, oestrogen dominance may prevent the natural breakdown of fat in the body. This effect is especially true for abdominal fat.

A Vicious Circle

The cruel irony of increased weight gain due to oestrogen dominance is that women continue to produce oestrogen in the fatty tissue in the belly, abdomen and thighs, making the whole situation worse.

A Dual Approach

Wellsprings menopause creams tackle oestrogen dominance at its root by replenishing bioidentical progesterone, while Wellsprings Weight Control Capsules add targeted support for maintaining a healthy weight.

Beyond Menopause

Even after typical menopause symptoms have faded, many women can still remain oestrogen dominant and have problems losing excess weight. Wellsprings weight control capsules can be used effectively before, during and after menopause.