If you're in perimenopause or menopause, declining estrogen fundamentally changes how your body processes energy. It drives insulin resistance and shifts fat storage directly to your abdomen.
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are powerful tools. But they're not a complete metabolic strategy for menopause.
The Critical Truth: Standard "diet and exercise" advice during GLP-1 therapy in midlife is incomplete care. It sets you up for failure.
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Metabolic Slowdown (Accelerated Sarcopenia)
Up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1s can be vital muscle. Losing muscle tanks your metabolism, guaranteeing a rebound.
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"Ozempic Face" & Accelerated Aging
Rapid fat loss without targeted nutritional and dermal support leads to sagging, volume depletion, and a gaunt appearance.
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Gut Dysfunction & The Estrobolome
Menopause disrupts the gut-hormone axis. GLP-1s further slow digestion, leading to severe nausea, constipation, and malnutrition.