Stress isn’t just a mental load. For many women, it can show up physically in ways they don’t expect — including unexpected weight gain.
If you’ve noticed stubborn changes on the scale despite no major shifts in diet or routine, your body could be reacting to stress in ways that are medically significant.
How Stress Affects Weight Gain
When you’re under stress, your body produces more cortisol. This hormone is useful for short-term survival, but when it’s elevated for long periods, it can:
- Increase appetite (especially cravings for sugar and fat)
- Promote fat storage around the abdominal area
- Disrupt sleep, which slows metabolism
- Reduce insulin sensitivity, making blood sugar harder to manage
These are not just lifestyle concerns. They are clinically recognised metabolic responses that can make weight loss harder — or cause weight gain — even when you’re trying to stay healthy.
What You Can Do About Stress-Related Weight Gain
You don’t need to overhaul your lifestyle. But medical guidance can help manage how your body responds to stress.
At OVA, we offer:
- Doctor-prescribed injectable weight care, if clinically appropriate
- Convenient consultations with licensed doctors — no clinic visits required
- Prescription and supplement options designed to support metabolic balance
All discreet. All designed to fit into your life.
When to Seek Medical Weight Care in Singapore
If your weight has changed significantly despite consistent habits — or if stress is affecting your sleep, mood, or energy — it may be time to seek clinical support. Our Singapore-licensed doctors can help assess if stress, hormonal shifts, or other factors are getting in the way of results.
Medical weight care designed for busy women in Singapore. Backed by science. Delivered discreetly.
