So it seems that I have not been getting the right amount of Estrogen from the HRT program my doctor put me on after my hysterectomy. My Endocrinologist has bumped up my dosage to the correct amount and I go back for more testing in December to see if my blood work shows a better result.
I was such a relief to finally have a specialist agree with me that "yes, your hormones are not balanced". After so many years of being told that my blood work falls into the norm. The Endocrinologist has further knowledge and insight on what exactly the levels represent. Mine told her that I wasn't getting enough estrogen for a post-menopausal woman and that I should not be classified as that due to my age. I am comforted knowing that this is being properly managed now and am confident that things will be going up from here on in.
As a result of not receiving enough estrogen my body stopped burning calories at the appropriate amount and as a result lead to my weight gain. With time my body will be re-programmed to burn calories like any average women. This then means, that in a couple of months, I will be able to start to loose weight and actually see results for my hard work and effort. Having a better body image will allow me to have a better mental outlook towards myself and alleviating my depression just a bit.
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