u/Fickle_Mushroom_2164

I’ve been on HRT (patch + daily progesterone ) for just under a year. I’ve seen a lot of benefits (sleep, skin, brain fog etc.). However, I have gained between 15-20ish lbs since starting it. Dr says that’s “just normal with perimenopause” and I’m saying no it’s not. Weight was never a concern until I started HRT. It’s all in my hips and midsection. Butt & boobs are huge, bloated all the time now, and my belly which was effortlessly flat prior to HRT is now equivalent to 3 months pregnant. Has anyone else experienced this? I’m thinking I should stop the HRT but don’t want to lose the good skin and sleep and mood! Help!