If you're a woman taking or considering GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, this episode contains essential information you need to hear.

What You'll Discover:

• Why women lose up to 40% more weight than men on GLP-1s
• How oestrogen amplifies medication effectiveness
• Why women experience more nausea and gastrointestinal side effects
• The critical 8-week rule before trying to conceive
• How GLP-1s interfere with oral contraceptives (use barrier methods!)
• What happens after menopause and how results change
• How your menstrual cycle influences appetite and cravings
• Important mood changes to monitor

Series Overview:

Part 1: Preparing before you start

Part 2: Protecting muscle, energy & gut health

Part 3: Women's hormones (you're here!)

Part 4: Transitioning off successfully with Melissa Laity (coming soon)

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The research is clear: female hormones dramatically change how GLP-1 medications work. Understanding this connection helps you use these drugs more safely and effectively, whether you're premenopausal, perimenopausal, or postmenopausal.

Relevant links:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11733500/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2819128

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2909416/

https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/mhra-urges-women-taking-weight-loss-drugs-urged-to-use-effective-contraception

Disclaimer: Educational purposes only. Always consult your GP before starting, stopping, or changing medications. Report side effects or mood changes to your doctor immediately.