Medical Weight Loss · Kingwood, The Woodlands & New Caney
Menopause Weight Loss: GLP-1s and Hormone Therapy
Midlife weight gain has hormonal roots. Pairing GLP-1 medication with hormone care, when appropriate, addresses more of the picture than either alone.
Why midlife is different
Hormones, appetite and belly fat
Falling estrogen shifts fat to the abdomen, muscle declines with age and night sweats disrupt sleep and hunger hormones. Read more about menopause weight gain and belly fat.
GLP-1 medications reduce appetite and cravings. Hormone replacement therapy for women can ease hot flashes, improve sleep and support muscle and bone. Early research suggests some women on hormone therapy may respond even better to GLP-1 treatment, though more study is needed.
A combined plan
One physician, the whole picture
Labs first
Hormones, thyroid, blood sugar and lipids guide the plan.
GLP-1 when appropriate
Semaglutide or tirzepatide to reduce appetite and support weight loss.
Hormone therapy when appropriate
Estrogen, progesterone or testosterone to address menopause symptoms.
Near you
Menopause weight loss near Kingwood and The Woodlands
We prescribe and monitor GLP-1 weight loss medication for patients from Kingwood, The Woodlands, Porter, Humble and across the Lake Houston area at our New Caney office. Your first visit includes a full evaluation and labs.
Safety first. GLP-1 medications are not right for everyone. They should not be used by people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2, or during pregnancy, and they need caution with a history of pancreatitis or gallbladder disease. Dr. Bernell reviews your history and labs before prescribing and monitors you throughout. Read more about GLP-1 side effects.
Questions
Common questions
Can I take a GLP-1 and HRT together?
Many women do. We review your history and medications to make sure the combination is right for you.
Why is it so hard to lose weight after menopause?
Lower estrogen, less muscle, poorer sleep and changes in insulin sensitivity all make weight loss harder in midlife.