Increased Appetite / “Hungrier Than Usual”
Rising hormones can raise energy needs.
What helps:
Protein ≥100 g/day (or grams ≈ body‑weight target as appropriate) to stay full and stabilize glucose.
Consider berberine 500 mg with each meal (1500 mg/day) for appetite/glucose support (brands often used: Thorne, Integrative Therapeutics, Pure Encapsulations).
Water Retention / Thyroid‑Related Puffiness
4–5 lb fluctuations with puffiness (feet/ankles/hands/face or joint stiffness) can occur as thyroid adapts—even if prior labs were “normal.”
Duration: Often settles over 3–6 months with adjustments.
What helps:
Check in with the Clinical Team they will go over your symptoms with you and adjust the dose of necessary.
Lower‑carb eating (carbs drive water retention via insulin; salt is less of a factor here).
Thyroid supports: Iodine 1000–1500 mcg daily (or 1–3×/week if sensitive), selenium 100–200 mcg, plus consider L‑tyrosine, minerals, iron bisglycinate if appropriate.
Follow up if you have known thyroid disease, have been told to avoid iodine, or if weight increases 10–15+ lb over >2 months with size changes. Ask about TSH, Free T3, Free T4 if needed.
Context: Oestra® often improves body composition—bone, muscle, subcutaneous fat, and skin hydration. A modest 4–5 lb gain of this type is protective with age.
“Only Weight Gain; Nothing Else”
If weight won’t budge, it’s usually about blood sugar regulation, thyroid shifts, or digestion.
What helps:
Skip strict fasting; aim for balanced meals (protein + fat + complex carbs).
Protein ≥100 g/day.
Consider berberine 500 mg/meal until additional metabolic supports become available.
When to check in
Rapid or persistent gains, or swelling that doesn’t improve—schedule with the clinical team for tailored changes.
PLEASE NOTE: Oestra® is not a weight loss treatment, and weight loss cannot be guaranteed. However, for some individuals, it may support weight management when used alongside healthy lifestyle strategies, particularly if stubborn weight is related to hormonal imbalance.