What is lipedema?

Lipedema is abnormal symmetrical swelling due to accumulations of fat and fluid located in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs. It can be inherited and occurs almost exclusively in women.

How do members experience lipedema?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lipedema*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for lipedema*

Who has lipedema on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 11
40s 11
50s 31
60s 23
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 84