Menopause Weight Gain Explained: Myths, Facts, and How GLP-1 Drugs Fit In | Dr. Angela Fitch - Fempower Health: The Perimenopause and Menopause Channel

Dr. Angela Fitch joins Fempower Health to debunk myths about menopause weight gain, explore hormonal and metabolic changes, and explain how GLP-1 medications can help. Learn about the causes of unexplained weight gain during perimenopause and how obesity treatments fit into the picture.

Weight Loss Medications and Menopause Episode Summary

In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs and Dr. Angela Fitch, former president of the Obesity Medicine Association, delve into the complex topic of weight gain during perimenopause and menopause. They discuss the hormonal shifts and metabolic changes that drive weight gain in this life stage, while debunking common myths and shedding light on the facts. Dr. Fitch also explains how GLP-1 medications, typically used for treating obesity, may play a role in managing weight during menopause. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the science behind menopause-related weight changes, alongside treatment options that go beyond diet and exercise.

Key Discussion Points:

• What causes unexpected weight gain during menopause?
• How do hormonal changes in perimenopause impact weight?
• What myths about menopause-related weight gain should be debunked?
• Can GLP-1 medications help manage weight during menopause?
• How does obesity differ from weight gain during menopause?
• What role does estrogen play in appetite regulation and body composition?
• What are the best ways to manage weight during menopause without societal pressures?
• How can women decide if weight loss medications are right for them?

"You may not think you’re doing anything different, but probably you are, but it’s very subtle. The thing is, to gain five pounds a year as a person, it only takes 10 extra calories a day." - Dr. Angela Fitch

Related to this Menopause Weight Gain episode:

• Follow Dr Angela Fitch on LinkedIn.
• Learn about the Obesity Medicine Association.
• Check out Fempower Health’s Resources on Perimenopause and Menopause and Nutrition.

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