How HRT and GLP-1a Injections Work Together to Fight Weight Gain During Menopause
Many women experience midlife weight gain, with a noticeable buildup of fat around the abdomen. Some might blame it on lifestyle choices or being unable to ignore cravings, but the root cause is often more complicated. For many women, the estrogen decline that happens during menopause and perimenopause (the phase that comes before officially being in menopause) results in slow metabolism, increased fat storage in the abdomen, low energy, and worsening hunger.
A Two-Solution Treatment
Hormone Replacement Therapy for menopause, also known as HRT, is a treatment that restores estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels back to normal. HRT can help improve symptoms of perimenopause and menopause while making it easier to maintain muscle mass and manage midlife weight gain.
GLP-1a injections, also known as GLP-1 medications, are a group of medications that mimic natural gut hormones. They help reduce appetite and food cravings while improving blood sugar control.
Used together, HRT and GLP-1a injections address the issue of weight gain from multiple angles. HRT corrects the root issue of hormonal imbalance, while GLP-1a injections directly target appetite and metabolism. This combination can make weight loss more achievable and sustainable for women in perimenopause or menopause.
Where to Get Treatment
If you’re looking for how to lose weight during menopause or perimenopause, you’re in the right place. Here at Vitalify, our nurse practitioner is licensed in Florida and Massachusetts and has had success treating patients struggling with perimenopause and menopause weight gain with both HRT and GLP-1a injections. By booking a consultation with her, you can find out if these treatments are right for you and start your journey to being happier and healthier.
