How Testosterone Can Cause Weight Gain in Women

“In women, too much testosterone can cause insulin resistance and abdominal weight gain.

That’s why androgen excess is a factor in the weight gain associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menopause, and some types of birth control. “

Birth control

"Androgenic (testosterone-like) progestins can cause insulin resistance and weight gain. They include levonorgestrel, norethindrone, and etonogestrel, found in many pills, Nuvaring, Mirena IUD, and the Nexplanon implant.

Anti-androgenic progestins can promote weight loss while they’re being taken but then cause rebound weight gain when they’re stopped. Anti-androgenic progestins include drospirenone, norgestimate, dienogest, and cyproterone. “

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