Does losing gynoid fat improve the overall body shape?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 23-year-old male. I am not under any medication. Last year I had a blood analysis, in which I had T levels in the low normal range and estrogen levels in the normal upper range. Since puberty, I have been obese. Almost all my fat is gynoid, giving me a pear body shape. This is one of the reasons I have a lot of anxiety and avoid social interactions. Recently I changed my diet and started exercising. So far, I am losing a lot of fat tissue, but the overall shape of my body has not changed. So my question is, can my fat distribution change through losing most of my gynoid fat tissue?

As far as I know, gynoid fat tissue produces a lot of estrogen from testosterone. In a study, I read that removing gynoid fat effectively raises T-levels. So could losing weight have a long-lasting effect on future weight gains? Unfortunately, I cannot find any reliable information on how fat distribution is decided, so I would be really happy if you could help me.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I just read your query and would like to say that secondary hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes produce decreased testosterone. The causes can be functional, such as weight gain, anabolic steroids, physical and mental, and recreational drugs. This information can be found in testosterone metabolism. So obviously, if you get rid of excess fatty tissue, you will improve your health, resulting in improvement in overall health and eventually an increase in testosterone levels. The body's shape depends on the bony framework, and you will know once major weight loss has taken place. Mind you that sudden weight loss or gain can decrease testosterone, so following a steady and gradual course of weight loss exercise is recommended.

Regards.