Patient's question:
I am 35 years old this year and am preparing to have an abortion. I heard that people tend to gain weight after having an abortion. Why is that?Doctor's answer:
Hormonal imbalance can lead to obesity. Changes in the hypothalamic function of women after an induced abortion can also disrupt the balance of sex hormones in the body, particularly affecting gonadal hormones, which results in an increase in subcutaneous fat.Through the introduction above, you should now understand whether weight gain occurs after an induced abortion. However, "Ask a Doctor" reminds you that even if weight gain does occur post-surgery, there is no need to worry. If this obesity is caused by hormonal reasons, it can gradually improve by regulating hormone levels. Women need not be concerned, and we wish you good health!