Why does your body start “shape shifting” in midlife, even if you’re doing everything “right”? And what’s really behind all the GLP-1 buzz? Endocrinologist and weight-management specialist Dr. Beverly Tchang explains the science behind midlife metabolism, why BMI alone doesn’t tell the full story, what GLP-1s actually do in the body, and what women should know before considering these treatments.

Links to resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Beverly Tchang’s Professional Disclosures

SWAN Study (Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation)

HOMA-IR Calculator (for assessing insulin resistance)

STEP 1 Trial – Semaglutide for weight management

SURMOUNT-1 Trial – Tirzepatide for weight management

Note: In this show, we use “women” as shorthand for people with XX chromosomes. We understand sex and gender are more complex, and acknowledge the experiences we describe reach beyond that word.

Why does your body start &ldquo;shape shifting&rdquo; in midlife, even if you&rsquo;re doing everything &ldquo;right&rdquo;? And what&rsquo;s really behind all the GLP-1 buzz? Endocrinologist and weight-management specialist Dr. Beverly Tchang explains the science behind midlife metabolism, why BMI alone doesn&rsquo;t tell the full story, what GLP-1s actually do in the body, and what women should know before considering these treatments.
Links to resources mentioned in this episode:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O5joKcrLAYHRekERz4HbLY93ivsBCRfHSn4B2L9xM-M/preview?pli=1&amp;tab=t.0">Dr. Beverly Tchang&rsquo;s Professional Disclosures</a>
<a href="https://www.swanstudy.org">SWAN Study (Study of Women&rsquo;s Health Across the Nation)</a>
<a href="https://thebloodcode.com/homa-ir-calculator/">HOMA-IR Calculator (for assessing insulin resistance)</a>
<a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183">STEP 1 Trial &ndash; Semaglutide for weight management</a>
<a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2206038">SURMOUNT-1 Trial &ndash; Tirzepatide for weight management</a>
Note: In this show, we use &ldquo;women&rdquo; as shorthand for people with XX chromosomes. We understand sex and gender are more complex, and acknowledge the experiences we describe reach beyond that word.

Why is it still so hard for women to find reliable, modern health information about their own bodies? On Decoding Women's Health, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, chair of women’s health & gynecology at the Atria Health Institute, shares expert insights on women’s health, hormones, and longevity science to help you thrive at any stage of midlife and beyond.

Dr. Poynor, a world-renowned gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon, speaks with leading physicians, researchers, and educators to share the latest science on women’s wellness, disease prevention, and what it really means to age on your own terms. Each episode explores a different aspect of how to improve your health during midlife—from heart disease and genetic risks to metabolism, hormones nutrition, cognitive health, and beyond.

Whether you're in perimenopause, postmenopause, or simply looking for tools to prepare for the next chapter, take charge of your health—now and for the future—with expert guidance and practical advice to help you thrive. 

Why is it still so hard for women to find reliable, modern health information about their own bodies? On Decoding Women's Health, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, chair of women&rsquo;s health &amp; gynecology at the Atria Health Institute, shares expert insights on women&rsquo;s health, hormones, and longevity science to help you thrive at any stage of midlife and beyond.
Dr. Poynor, a world-renowned gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon, speaks with leading physicians, researchers, and educators to share the latest science on women&rsquo;s wellness, disease prevention, and what it really means to age on your own terms. Each episode explores a different aspect of how to improve your health during midlife&mdash;from heart disease and genetic risks to metabolism, hormones nutrition, cognitive health, and beyond.
Whether you're in perimenopause, postmenopause, or simply looking for tools to prepare for the next chapter, take charge of your health&mdash;now and for the future&mdash;with expert guidance and practical advice to help you thrive.&nbsp;

Decoding Women's Health with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor

Decoding GLP-1s and Metabolism with Dr. Beverly Tchang

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