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Menopause Belly

Battling the Menopause Belly: Unraveling the Science Behind Hormonal Shifts

October 30, 2024 · 0 comments

For many women transitioning through menopause, the dreaded "menopause belly" is a major source of frustration and self-consciousness. As experts in the field of obesity, we frequently encounter patients in their late 40s and 50s who are dismayed by the sudden accumulation of stubborn abdominal fat. But what's really behind

Anti-Obesity Medication

Anti-Obesity Medication, Contraceptives, and Pregnancy

October 23, 2024 · 0 comments

Studies have consistently shown that women who are overweight or obese have difficulty becoming pregnant. Once pregnant, the risk of complications, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes, acute liver injury, emergency cesarean delivery, and stillbirth, can increase(1).  The use of anti-obesity medication in a woman of childbearing age

Your Weight

You’re More Than Just Your Weight or Condition

October 9, 2024 · 0 comments

For too long, individuals with obesity have been unfairly labeled and defined solely by their weight, with phrases like "the obese patient" being used even in medical settings. This kind of language can feel dehumanizing, as though your entire identity is being reduced to a single condition. Living with obesity

Hormonal Balances

How Hormonal Balances Contribute to Obesity

February 15, 2023 · 0 comments

When thinking about Obesity, one of the main thoughts people may have is “do I have a hormonal problem causing weight gain.” This is a serious and legitimate question with an answer that is very complex. The goal of this article is to take some of the complexity out of