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.
Hormone Imbalance And Weight Gain. When considering weight gain, hormonal imbalance and weight gain are often overlooked. Hormones are secreted into our bloodstream and regulate the bodily functions. A hormone imbalance can make you gain weight as well as can keep you from losing weight. Certain medications like antidepressants, mood elevators, certain drugs that are taken for controlling diabetes, steroids, and oral contraceptives may lead to weight gain.