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title: "Does HRT cause weight gain? Facts and causes"
description: "HRT does not consistently cause weight gain. Midlife body changes are common; type, dose, and route can affect fluid retention, with clinician guidance."
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# Does HRT cause weight gain? Facts and causes

> HRT does not consistently cause weight gain. Midlife body changes are common; type, dose, and route can affect fluid retention, with clinician guidance.

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