Weight gain is one of the biggest frustrations women experience during menopause, but it's about more than the number on the scale. In this episode, Dr. Doug Lucas explains how hormonal changes affect weight and metabolism, why maintaining a healthy weight becomes more challenging during midlife, and the role nutrition, exercise, hormone therapy, and GLP-1 medications can play.

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Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect everything from mood and sleep to brain, bone, and heart health. Yet many women aren't sure what symptoms to expect, when to seek care, or whether hormone therapy is right for them. In this episode, Dr. Karen Koffler, Clinical Chair of Women's Health and Integrative Medicine at LifeMD, Director of Integrative and Functional Medicine at Miami Whole Health, and Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine, explains what happens during perimenopause and menopause, how the conversation around hormone therapy has evolved, and why personalized care can make all the difference in how you feel.

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Hormones influence nearly every system in the body, affecting everything from bone health and metabolism to sleep, cognition, and sexual health. Yet many women don't realize just how central hormones are to their overall health, particularly during midlife. In this episode, Dr. Doug Lucas, Clinical Lead of Hormone Optimization and Longevity at LifeMD, explains why taking a whole-woman approach to health is essential during midlife, how hormones shape long-term health, and why access to quality providers and personalized care matters.

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