Estradiol / progesterone and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2020

For Menopausal Disorders "I have just stopped this drug Bijuva. Took it for 4 months, and it did help greatly with my menopause issues. Then, about a month ago, I began feeling unwell. Headaches, fatigue, tension, weight gain, and even had a TIA at work! I almost died. The ER did every test they could think of... CAT, MRIs, heart scans, bloodwork, heavy metal tests, vitamin levels, thyroid, hormones, etc... Perfectly healthy! I still have brain fog, a constant headache, weakness, and moments of nausea and faintness. I truly have no idea if it is Bijuva, but I am not taking any chances."

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been taking this medication for about 6 weeks, and while my hot flashes have stopped and I have just started sleeping through the night for the most part, over the last few weeks I have been gaining a pound, it seems almost daily, and have been retaining water, with some swelling to my feet. Also, I developed relentless GERD about 5 days ago that includes a metallic taste that seems to be coming from my throat. I am going to stop this medication, as I feel these issues are somehow related, and the weight gain itself makes it not worth it to me. I work really hard with diet and exercise, and that part is stressing me out."

• Sle...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 19, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been on Bijuva for 2 years. I decided on HRT because I couldn't take the hot flashes, mood swings, and brain fog any longer! I literally thought I was going crazy. I'm 48 and dealt with perimenopause effects for 10+ years. At 45, I was told I was postmenopausal. I started with meds from a compounding pharmacy. It worked for a while and stopped. The progesterone pearls kept me wide awake at night. Anyway, Bijuva has been a lifesaver for me. I still cramp and feel bloated, but all the other things are gone. I recently noticed a little weight gain, which is huge to me. I will be looking further into things. Good luck to all in this journey."

• jul...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 9, 2023

For Perimenopausal Symptoms "I have been taking Bijuva for 6 months, it has helped hot flashes, joint aches, libido, and sleepless nights. The downside is I have gained weight, and I have had two episodes of quite heavy bleeding (the blood is clotted). I feel we are all guinea pigs at this time, as the doctors do not know the answers. I am not continuing with Bijuva."

• Anonymous
• September 10, 2020

For Menopausal Disorders "I have been taking Bijuva for four months now and starting to put things together on how I feel. It did help with the hot flashes, and in the beginning, I was sleeping through the night, but that has now stopped, so I have been overtired. I have put on weight. I am having daily nausea. I swear my memory is off, and today I went to the doctor since I have a small hernia, and he said he's concerned for my gallbladder, which is one of the worst side effects. I am stopping immediately."

• Na ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 13, 2022

For Menopausal Disorders "Bijuva was perfect!!! I tried two other kinds before the Bijuva, and I didn't like them as they caused weight gain and yucky breast pain. So I got the Bijuva and was happy for a year, in fact, I lost weight on it as well, but then suddenly my doctor prescribed me Climara out of nowhere."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2025

For Perimenopausal Symptoms "I have been taking Bijuva for 5 months now. At first, I was very excited as my night sweating stopped almost immediately, and I had been sleeping so well. Pain during intercourse was gone too. However, I have been gaining weight and lately feel sleepy during daytime as well. My stomach feels upset once in a while, and I am moodier than before. So I am thinking to stop taking it and hope that the night sweats won’t come back."