Waist-to-Hip Ratio: The Overlooked Measure of Women’s Metabolic Health

Find out how waist-to-hip ratio reveals hidden metabolic risks and why it’s a more accurate measure of women’s health than BMI.----Dr. Pat McShane explores why BMI doesn’t tell the full story of women’s health. She reveals how waist-to-hip ratio offers a clearer picture of metabolic risk, inflammation, and internal fat distribution—especially in postmenopausal women. Learn how to measure it, what your numbers mean, and simple lifestyle steps to support better metabolic health.----Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She then pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Boston Hospital for Women, followed by completing her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.In addition to Dr. McShane’s extensive experience with treating infertility, she has dedicated decades of her career to educating the next generation of reproductive endocrinologists. Dr. McShane has served as an instructor in OB/GYN at Boston Hospital for Women, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, UMass Medical Center, and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.After her initial practice with reproductive-aged women, mostly seeking fertility, Dr. McShane became focused on the health of postmenopausal women following her own life journey and founded a video series.She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). To further pursue her deep interest in women’s health in developing countries, Dr. McShane completed her Certificate in Global Public Health in May 2014 at Colorado School of Public Health. Dr. McShane has authored reports and abstracts on topics such as in vitro fertilization, preimplantation genetic testing, and fertility preservation.Pat McShane, MDLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-mcshane-0535ba3/⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.womenshealthspan.net⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mcshanepmcshane9303⁠⁠⁠ Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/