During the conversation, she also spoke about \u201csudden\u201d weight gain. \u201cI think I must have gained about 4-5 kgs. That was the heaviest I have ever been. I was perimenopausal too,\u201d she said, adding that she also had water retention.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nDISCLAIMER:\u00a0This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n Her treating doctor, Dr Neeta Warty, noted that she has Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, which is an infection in the tubes. \u201cWe treated her for that. After that, we asked her to come back to check the source of pain, as initially, it was difficult to treat when extremely painful,\u201d said Dr Warty.<\/p>\n Shetty also shared that it took her \u201ca couple of years\u201d to lose the weight.<\/p>\n Dr Dimple Jain, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said endometriosis is not a direct cause of significant weight gain, but many women with the condition notice changes in their weight. \u201cOne main reason is bloating and water retention, especially during the menstrual cycle. Hormonal changes and ongoing inflammation can make the abdomen feel swollen, creating the illusion of weight gain even when there hasn\u2019t been an increase in body fat. In fact, this bloating, sometimes called \u201cendo belly,\u201d can be so noticeable that it alters how clothes fit within just a day or two,\u201d said Dr Jain.<\/p>\n Additionally, chronic pelvic pain can limit physical activity. \u201cHormonal medications used to treat endometriosis may also lead to fluid retention or changes in appetite in some women. As a result, many patients feel heavier or notice that their clothes fit differently, even if the scale hasn\u2019t changed much,\u201d said Dr Jain.<\/p>\n Story continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Yes, but not always in the expected way. \u201cSurgery itself does not cause long-term weight gain or loss. In the weeks after an operation, temporary fluid retention, reduced mobility during recovery, and changes in eating habits may affect the scale. Once healing is finished and pain lessens, many women<\/a><\/strong> gradually return to their usual activity levels, which often helps them regain their previous fitness and weight over time. Patience during recovery is important; the body needs time to heal before it can return to old routines,\u201d said Dr Jain.<\/p>\n Weight recovery after endometriosis depends on several factors, including hormonal balance, the severity of the disease, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and whether medications are still being taken. \u201cFor women who have dealt with pain for years, rebuilding exercise routines and healthy habits often takes time, rather than happening quickly. Sustainable weight loss requires patience and shouldn\u2019t be hurried; small, consistent changes usually last longer than drastic ones,\u201d said Dr Jain.Can surgery for endometriosis affect body weight?<\/h3>\n
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