Unexplained Weight Gain? | What Is The Cause?

If you follow a somewhat healthy diet and regularly move your body, it might come as a surprise when you see the number on the scale climbing. If you can’t pinpoint this sudden weight gain to a lifestyle change such as a change in lifestyle, there may be an underlying cause such as hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

This video will cover some of the possible causes of unexpected weight gain and when to consider getting tested. To navigate to specific points in the video, see below:

0:12 - What is unexplained weight gain?
0:32 - What causes unexplained weight gain?
2:41 - How can I get tested?

If you are experiencing unexpected weight gain and you suspect it may be a result of a thyroid condition or hormonal disorder such as PCOS, it’s important to get checked. You can check your thyroid health from home with LetsGetChecked’s range of Thyroid Tests which can help identify the presence of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism with online results available in ~2-5 days.

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