Doctor shares weight loss journey after obesity caused male menopause-level hormones

An endocrinologist who reached 94kg and faced male menopause-level hormone levels has successfully recovered to the 70kg range. The doctor, who underwent two spinal disc surgeries, highlighted how obesity can destroy bodily systems, as seen in the case of Jeong-ok who required a hysterectomy following a cervical cancer diagnosis.

Warnings have been issued that binge eating caused by stress and rapid weight gain can lead to life-threatening diseases beyond mere changes in physical appearance. A video released by TV CHOSUN JOY features the case of Jeong-ok, who gained more than 30kg due to stress and underwent a uterus removal surgery following a cervical cancer diagnosis, as well as the story of a doctor who experienced abnormal hormone levels due to obesity.

Binge eating and weight gain lead to cervical cancer and metabolic diseases

Binge eating triggered by stress serves as the starting point for the collapse of the body's systems. In the video, Jeong-ok experienced a rapid weight gain of over 30kg due to stress. Following the weight gain, she felt severe fatigue and visited a hospital due to excessive menstrual bleeding, where she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Although there was no metastasis, she faced the need for a hysterectomy, which caused significant psychological shock and depression.

Problems arose following the surgery. After the cancer surgery, her weight increased further, accompanied by various metabolic diseases. Although Jeong-ok is attempting to manage her blood sugar by creating her own meal plans, she is struggling with weight loss and the improvement of diabetes and hyperlipidemia, as her fasting blood sugar levels far exceed normal standards. While she attempts to relieve stress by singing in a home karaoke setup to break a sweat, she faces difficulties in recovering her health, with her weight actually increasing due to physical limitations such as knee pain.

The danger of visceral fat: 'Yellow lumps' filling the spaces between organs

The core cause of obesity triggering various complications lies in visceral fat. Unlike subcutaneous fat located under the skin, visceral fat accumulates between organs, making its danger difficult to recognize as it is not visible. In photos of a stomach surgery of an obese patient, visceral fat is seen clinging to the surrounding organs in the form of yellow lumps.

An increase in visceral fat not only presses against organs to impair their function but also continuously releases inflammatory substances. These inflammatory substances travel through the blood vessels to the entire body, serving as a cause for various diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. In short, obesity is a fundamental factor that destroys the body's overall system beyond a simple weight issue.

"Male menopause-level hormones"... A doctor's warning from personal experience with obesity

An individual also appeared who personally proved that obesity ruins health. An endocrinologist, whose weight had previously climbed to 94kg, had to undergo two spinal disc surgeries due to weight gain that began during childhood obesity. Furthermore, their triglyceride and cholesterol levels were never low, and their glycated hemoglobin level reached 6.0%, entering the pre-diabetic stage.

The decisive turning point was a male hormone test taken in their early 40s. The test results showed hormone levels at the level of male menopause, forcing the doctor to face the reality that obesity was completely destroying their bodily system. Despite advising patients to lose weight as a doctor, the realization came when their own levels failed to improve.

Currently, this doctor maintains a weight in the 70kg range and has recovered normal hormone and glycated hemoglobin levels. They emphasized the importance of weight management, stating they personally experienced how much obesity threatens health and how weight loss restores it.

Source: TVCHOSUN JOY (YouTube)