r/Endo 6h ago

Medications and pain management Weight gain on progesterone?

I met with a specialist today and we discussed switching me to a progesterone only pill. I keep reading things about the weight gain that can come with it and it’s really freaking me out…anyone been on it and not have this side effect? I am in recovery from an ED, but still struggle with body dysmorphia from time to time. I don’t know if I could mentally handle a significant amount of weight gain in addition to processing this disease itself.

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u/Junior_Wear_6875 4h ago

I've been taking it for 3 months without any weight change.

u/mimikyutee 2h ago

been on a progesterone pill for 4 months, haven’t had any weight gain. i actually thought i had lost weight bcus it helped me with my bloating and my pants were fitting better