GLP-1 in Perimenopause and Menopause: The Truth About Midlife Weight Loss

GLP-1 medications are changing the conversation around weight loss, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. But what actually happens to your hormones, metabolism, and muscle mass in midlife?In this episode of The Gayu Lewis Podcast | Menopause, Midlife & Women’s Health, Gayu Lewis sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Hecham Harb to unpack the science behind GLP-1 and how it impacts women in their 40s and 50s.This is not a hype conversation. It is a clarity conversation.We explore how GLP-1 works in the body, how it affects insulin resistance and appetite regulation, the risk of muscle loss in midlife, and what women need to understand before considering weight loss medications during perimenopause or menopause.If you are struggling with midlife weight gain, hormonal changes, or confusion around metabolic health, this episode offers evidence-based insight rooted in integrative women’s health and long-term midlife wellness.Topics discussed include:• GLP-1 and hormonal balance in perimenopause • Menopause, metabolism, and insulin resistance • Muscle loss vs fat loss in midlife • The emotional relationship with hunger • What happens when you stop GLP-1 • Sustainable weight loss strategies for women’s healthWhether you are considering GLP-1, currently using it, or simply trying to understand your changing body, this episode will help you make informed decisions about your health during menopause and midlife.Subscribe for more conversations on menopause, women’s health, perimenopause, integrative women’s health, and midlife wellness.Connect with Gayu lewis:Instagram: gayulewisofficialLinkedIn: gayulewisWebsite: www.gayulewis.comDon’t forget to like, comment, and share this video with your friends.MENOPAUSE ...WHY PAUSE? LET'S PLAY!!!