Weight gain is one of the biggest frustrations women experience during menopause, but it's about more than the number on the scale. In this episode, Dr. Doug Lucas explains how hormonal changes affect weight and metabolism, why maintaining a healthy weight becomes more challenging during midlife, and the role nutrition, exercise, hormone therapy, and GLP-1 medications can play.

Weight gain is one of the biggest frustrations women experience during menopause, but it's about more than the number on the scale. In this episode, Dr. Doug Lucas explains how hormonal changes affect weight and metabolism, why maintaining a healthy weight becomes more challenging during midlife, and the role nutrition, exercise, hormone therapy, and GLP-1 medications can play.

Each week, we talk to leading experts about the issues shaping women's health in midlife. From hormone therapy and weight management to sexual health and more, these conversations take a comprehensive look at the whole woman, exploring the latest science and practical steps women can take to support their long-term health and well-being. Brought to you by Seneca, in partnership with LifeMD. For more information on Seneca, visit our website senecaforward.com. To learn more about LifeMD and how to get access to affordable prescription medication and personalized care that understands the whole woman, visit LifeMD.com.

 

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Each week, we talk to leading experts about the issues shaping women's health in midlife. From hormone therapy and weight management to sexual health and more, these conversations take a comprehensive look at the whole woman, exploring the latest science and practical steps women can take to support their long-term health and well-being. Brought to you by Seneca, in partnership with LifeMD. For more information on Seneca, visit our website <a href="http://senecaforward.com/">senecaforward.com</a>. To learn more about LifeMD and how to get access to affordable prescription medication and personalized care that understands the whole woman, visit <a href="http://lifemd.com/">LifeMD.com</a>.
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This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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Weight Management During Midlife: The Role of Hormones

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