Lipedema: Causes

The causes of lipoedema have not yet been conclusively clarified. However, there are indications that the hormonal situation of patients plays a role. Oestrogen levels (oestrogen = female sex hormone) are subject to fluctuations, for example during pregnancy the picture is different to that during the menopause or puberty.

Furthermore, there is sometimes a familial clustering, which indicates an inherited predisposition in some patients.

In addition, severe psychological or physical stress situations can contribute to the development of lipoedema.

Certain vascular diseases in the subcutaneous tissue are also known causes.

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