Struggling with Menopause, Thyroid, or Testosterone Weight Gain? | Maryland Hormones

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you diet or exercise, the weight—especially belly fat—just won’t budge? I hear this all the time in my practice at Maryland Hormones, where we work with clients in Columbia, Annapolis, Baltimore, and Ellicott City. The truth is, stubborn weight gain is often not just about calories in and calories out. More often than not, your hormones are playing a big role.

How Hormones Impact Weight Gain

Hormones are your body’s messengers. When they’re balanced, you feel energetic, sleep better, and maintain a healthy metabolism. But when they’re off—even slightly—it can lead to unwanted changes in weight, mood, and overall health.

• Thyroid Hormones: An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows your metabolism, leading to fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty losing weight.

• Testosterone (in men and women): Low testosterone can contribute to muscle loss and increased belly fat. This is especially common in andropause in men.

• Perimenopause & Menopause (women): Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone can cause fat to shift to the midsection, making weight loss feel impossible.

• Cortisol (your stress hormone): High cortisol can drive cravings and fat storage, especially around the belly.

The bottom line? If your hormones are unbalanced, your body will fight against your best efforts at weight loss.

Can Hormone Therapy Help with Weight Loss?

The short answer: yes. Hormone therapy can help with weight loss by restoring balance where your body needs it most. When your hormones are in sync, your metabolism improves, your energy levels rise, and your body can finally respond to healthy lifestyle changes.

Here’s how:

• Thyroid support restores metabolism and energy.

• Testosterone therapy helps preserve lean muscle and reduce belly fat.

• Menopause & perimenopause hormone therapy can ease symptoms like hot flashes and insomnia while helping to stabilize weight.

• Customized treatment plans help you feel like yourself again—inside and out.

Why Work with Maryland Hormones?

At Maryland Hormones, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care. Every patient in Columbia, Annapolis, Baltimore, and Ellicott City gets a customized plan based on labs, symptoms, and lifestyle. We address the root cause of your weight gain rather than just telling you to “eat less and move more.”

Many of my patients are amazed when the scale finally moves in the right direction—not because they’re starving themselves, but because their hormones are finally balanced.

It’s Time to Take Control

If you’ve been asking yourself:

• Can hormone therapy help with weight loss?

• How does hormone therapy help with weight loss?

• Will hormone therapy help with weight loss for me?

The best way to find out is with a consultation.

👉 Schedule your appointment today at Maryland Hormones and take the first step toward restoring balance, losing stubborn belly fat, and feeling like yourself again.