GLP-1s & Women's Hormones: The Essential Guide | Part 3 of 4

If you're a woman taking or considering GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, this episode contains essential information you need to hear.What You'll Discover:Why women lose up to 40% more weight than men on GLP-1sHow oestrogen amplifies medication effectivenessWhy women experience more nausea and gastrointestinal side effectsThe critical 8-week rule before trying to conceiveHow GLP-1s interfere with oral contraceptives (use barrier methods!)What happens after menopause and how results changeHow your menstrual cycle influences appetite and cravingsImportant mood changes to monitorSeries Overview: Part 1: Preparing before you start Part 2: Protecting muscle, energy & gut health Part 3: Women's hormones (you're here!) Part 4: Transitioning off successfully with Melissa Laity (coming soon)🤗Say hi on social: Emma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_emmasutherland Emma’s Clinic, Studio You https://www.instagram.com/girlsfromstudioyou Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://www.studio-you.com.au/subscribe-newsletter/ New patient inquiries: https://studioyou.cliniko.com/bookings#service Subscribe to Emma’s Practitioner Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fx-medicine-podcast-central/id897414147 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6t6AlIjHCj1SLH3ZVCDaNU?si=ef11c2dc37404d49 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZnhtZWRpY2luZS5jb20uYXUvcG9kY2FzdC9wb2RjYXN0LnhtbA The research is clear: female hormones dramatically change how GLP-1 medications work. Understanding this connection helps you use these drugs more safely and effectively, whether you're premenopausal, perimenopausal, or postmenopausal.Relevant links:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11733500/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2819128https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2909416/https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/mhra-urges-women-taking-weight-loss-drugs-urged-to-use-effective-contraceptionDisclaimer: Educational purposes only. Always consult your GP before starting, stopping, or changing medications. Report side effects or mood changes to your doctor immediately.