In 2010, the VA finally adjusted its compensation policy for combat veterans suffering from PTSD, but denied justice to tens of thousands of MST survivors by not doing the same for them, said SWAN Executive Director Anu Bhagwati, a former Marine Corps captain and MST survivor.
Hormones and weight gain are closely related, if your hormones are not balanced, you can gain weight, especially with too much cortisol or too little progesterone, testosterone or estrogen. Bioidentical hormone therapy may tip the scales in your favor.
A malfunctioning thyroid is also a common cause for unexplained weight gain, especially in women. Insulin and glucagon are other weight-impacting hormones that are secreted by the pancreas. Insulin is responsible for controlling glucose levels in the body by redirecting glucose into the cells.