Estrogen supplementation during menopause is not fattening because the minimum effective dose of estrogen supplementation during menopause is much less than what women produce during their reproductive years and when their ovaries are functioning normally. After menopause, women experience a larger waistline as well as abdominal circumference, and estrogen therapy given in small amounts will reduce abdominal and waist circumference. Studies have shown that estrogen plays a considerable role in maintaining a woman’s physical appearance. Instead of gaining weight during menopause, estrogen supplementation will make women slimmer and restore them to their previous state. Therefore, if your health condition allows, you can take small doses of estrogen supplementation under the guidance of your doctor.