HRT can both cause and improve acne depending on hormone balance, treatment type, and individual response.
Breakouts are most common during the first few months of therapy and often appear along the jawline and chin.
The good news is that HRT-related acne is usually temporary and highly treatable with the right skincare, medical support, and professional treatments.
If you’ve started hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and suddenly noticed breakouts, or hoped HRT would clear your skin but it didn’t, you’re not alone.
Many people going through perimenopause or menopause notice changes in their skin, including acne.
Here’s what to know about the connection between HRT and […]
Does estrogen cause weight gain?
Estrogen itself does not usually cause weight gain.
Instead, weight changes are more often linked to declining estrogen levels, aging, slower metabolism, muscle loss, and lifestyle factors.
Hormonal imbalance may influence fat storage and appetite, but it is rarely the sole cause.
Let’s take a look at how hormonal changes may be causing your weight gain and if hormone therapy is right for you.
SEE IF HORMONE THERAPY IS RIGHT FOR YOU
What Estrogen Actually Does in the Body
Estrogen plays a role in far more than reproductive health.
It helps regulate:
Metabolism: Estrogen supports how efficiently your body burns calories.
Fat storage: It influences […]
Low estrogen can affect much more than reproductive health.
It plays a role in mood, energy levels, skin quality, sleep, and overall well-being.
When levels drop, the changes can feel subtle at first, but over time, they often become more noticeable.
Symptoms of low estrogen in women can include irregular periods, hot flashes, mood changes, fatigue, vaginal dryness, sleep problems, thinning hair, and dry skin.
Symptoms vary by age, overall health, and how quickly hormone levels change.
Below, we break down the most common symptoms of low estrogen, what they feel like in real life, and when it may be time to talk with a […]
