How Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Can Support Sustainable Weight Loss

By Courtney, DNP, AGNP-C

When weight loss feels frustrating—despite eating well and moving your body—it might be time to look deeper. One powerful (and often overlooked) factor is your hormones. At Cura Health & Hormone, we specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to help rebalance your body and support long-term wellness, including healthy weight management.

Estrogen: Regulates Fat Storage & Insulin Sensitivity

As estrogen levels decline (especially during perimenopause and menopause), fat tends to shift from the hips and thighs to the abdomen. That shift is more than cosmetic—it increases the risk of metabolic dysfunction.

Estrogen helps:
✔ Regulate where and how fat is stored
✔ Improve insulin sensitivity
✔ Control appetite through leptin signaling
✔ Preserve lean muscle mass

Progesterone: Calms the Nervous System & Supports Sleep

Progesterone is often called the “calming hormone.” When levels are optimal, it helps reduce cortisol (your stress hormone), improve sleep, and support a healthy metabolism.

Progesterone may help:
✔ Balance cortisol and reduce belly fat
✔ Improve sleep quality and duration
✔ Support healthy thyroid function

Testosterone: Increases Muscle & Burns Fat (Yes, for Women Too)

Low testosterone isn’t just a men’s health issue. Women also need optimal levels for energy, muscle tone, and a healthy metabolism.

Testosterone helps:
✔ Increase lean muscle mass
✔ Improve energy and physical motivation
✔ Boost fat-burning
✔ Reduce insulin resistance

Thyroid Hormones: The Metabolism Master Regulators

Even subtle thyroid imbalances can slow your metabolism, increase fatigue, and cause weight gain. BHRT can support thyroid function directly or indirectly through hormone balance.

Thyroid support may:
✔ Enhance metabolism and energy production
✔ Reduce bloating and water retention
✔ Improve motivation to stay active
✔ Help stabilize blood sugar

Final Thoughts

Hormonal imbalance can sabotage even the most disciplined efforts. BHRT offers a personalized, root-cause approach to help you feel more like you again. Whether your goal is weight loss, better energy, or improved overall health, hormone optimization is a powerful place to start.

At Cura, our BHRT program is personalized to your unique needs and labs. Consults are conducted virtually anywhere in Missouri, and we take a whole-person approach to care.

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