Menopausal Weight Gain - Can Semaglutide Help?

Menopausal Weight Gain - Can Semaglutide Help?

One of the most popular demographics for Semaglutide or Tirzepatide (GLP-1s) is menopausal women.

Women going through menopause tend to gain weight due to hormonal changes that occur during this stage of life. On average, women gain about one pound per year during menopause, and about 20% of women gain 10 or more pounds over this timeframe.

So, could GLP-1s provide some benefit to women entering this life stage of change?

Here’s how GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide may impact women going through menopause!

As circulating estrogen levels drop during menopause, insulin resistance can develop. And with possible insulin resistance, more dramatic hormonal shifts may make losing weight abnormally challenging for peri and post-menopausal woman.

But, weight gain may not be the only change women experience during this time.

Menopausal women are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Some studies show that excess weight in menopausal women is associated with low self-esteem and increased hot flashes.

GLP-1 drugs may provide some relief for a variety of aspects of menopause. Semaglutide & Tirzepatide, for example, can help menopausal women lose weight and reduce the risk of developing diabetes, and cardiac disease. Weight loss can be one of the effective treatments for vasomotor symptoms, including symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, which are common for women going through menopause.

Medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide help restore insulin sensitivity, allowing for weight loss and reduction in cardiovascular risk factors. Learn more about GLP-1s.

To learn more about how Semaglutide or Tirzepatide can help with menopausal weight gain, book a FREE consultation today!