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Mick Turner
A lot of people know that eating less and moving more are the keys to dropping extra pounds. But if you are already doing it right and still no results then there may be some underlying problems such as health disorders. Here are three reasons why women cannot lose weight:
1. Too Much Hormones
1/10 women of childbearing age may have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition in which a woman's ovaries produce an excess of male hormones. In addition to causing ovulation problems and infertility, PCOS may go hand-in-hand with insulin resistance, a glitch in the way your body processes blood sugar, which is often associated with excess fat storage, especially around the waist. Left untreated, insulin resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms:
Irregular periods, excess facial and body hair, acne, some male pattern balding, and trouble getting pregnant, along with unexplained weight gain.
Get tested:
Your gynecologist or internist can test your levels of sex hormones for an imbalance of testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen, She may also test your blood sugar and insulin levels or perform an ultrasound to check for cysts on your ovaries.
2. Thyroid Problems
The thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate the metabolism. If you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) there may be disruptions in your metabolism, as well as many other aspects of your health.
Symptoms:
weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, joint pain and muscle weakness, heavy periods, increased sensitivity to cold, even depression.
Get tested:
Ask your GP to run a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) screening. In general, the higher your TSH level, the slower your thyroid is. Also ask your doctor to check your levels of T-3 and T-4, the two main thyroid hormones.
3. Foods
A lot of people may food intolerances, but many aren't aware of their problem. Food intolerances can have a variety of causes, including lack of a certain digestive enzyme (as with lactose intolerance) or sensitivity to food additives. People are most often intolerant to dairy, gluten, eggs, soy, corn and nuts, which can lead to bloating and water-weight gain, among other symptoms.
Symptoms:
Bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation, but also seemingly unrelated symptoms like mild asthma, eczema, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and fatigue.
Get tested:
A GP or a gastroenterologist can help you diagnose the problem, but you can begin to remove gluten and dairy from your diet for two to three weeks. If you don't notice a difference, also eliminate eggs, corn, soy, and nuts, and consider nixing additives such as food coloring and preservatives.
1. Too Much Hormones
1/10 women of childbearing age may have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition in which a woman's ovaries produce an excess of male hormones. In addition to causing ovulation problems and infertility, PCOS may go hand-in-hand with insulin resistance, a glitch in the way your body processes blood sugar, which is often associated with excess fat storage, especially around the waist. Left untreated, insulin resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms:
Irregular periods, excess facial and body hair, acne, some male pattern balding, and trouble getting pregnant, along with unexplained weight gain.
Get tested:
Your gynecologist or internist can test your levels of sex hormones for an imbalance of testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen, She may also test your blood sugar and insulin levels or perform an ultrasound to check for cysts on your ovaries.
2. Thyroid Problems
The thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate the metabolism. If you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) there may be disruptions in your metabolism, as well as many other aspects of your health.
Symptoms:
weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, joint pain and muscle weakness, heavy periods, increased sensitivity to cold, even depression.
Get tested:
Ask your GP to run a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) screening. In general, the higher your TSH level, the slower your thyroid is. Also ask your doctor to check your levels of T-3 and T-4, the two main thyroid hormones.
3. Foods
A lot of people may food intolerances, but many aren't aware of their problem. Food intolerances can have a variety of causes, including lack of a certain digestive enzyme (as with lactose intolerance) or sensitivity to food additives. People are most often intolerant to dairy, gluten, eggs, soy, corn and nuts, which can lead to bloating and water-weight gain, among other symptoms.
Symptoms:
Bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation, but also seemingly unrelated symptoms like mild asthma, eczema, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and fatigue.
Get tested:
A GP or a gastroenterologist can help you diagnose the problem, but you can begin to remove gluten and dairy from your diet for two to three weeks. If you don't notice a difference, also eliminate eggs, corn, soy, and nuts, and consider nixing additives such as food coloring and preservatives.
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