For many women, menopause comes with challenging symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, low libido, and abdominal weight gain. The latter being that stubborn pocket of fat that accumulates above the waistband.
The hormonal fluctuations and lowered estrogen production that come with menopause prompt our bodies to redistribute our fat—often in unwanted places. And this fatty tissue tends to resist traditional weight loss efforts.
When exercise and diet adjustments are only getting you so far, our team at Physician Aesthetic Specialists offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to supplement your hard work. This more holistic approach pairs medical support with your healthy habits as you work towards your goals.
Keep reading to learn how BHRT treatments can support a healthier, happier you, or contact our wellness experts to start customizing your plan for BHRT and weight loss in Lenexa.
How Do Hormones Affect My Weight?
When we consider the cause of weight gain or body fat distribution, we often assume that inactivity, poor nutrition, or high stress are the culprits. While our lifestyle choices can affect our figures, we often neglect to account for the role that our hormones play in how our bodies function.
Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are chemical messengers that communicate with other parts of the body, telling them how and when to work. And when a woman’s body is in perimenopause or menopause, her levels of estrogen and progesterone naturally decrease.
This decline in hormone production triggers a change in how our body metabolizes calories, typically leading to decreased muscle mass. Because we’re burning fewer calories, we accumulate additional body fat, and the cycle repeats itself. Women often lose muscle tone around the abdomen first, which, in turn, is where they end up with new excess body fat.
Similarly, lower levels of testosterone can negatively impact mood, endurance during workouts, and wakefulness during the day. As a result, mustering the energy to exercise or cook a healthy meal may feel impossible.
How Does BHRT Support My Weight Loss Efforts?
Our providers understand that a weight loss program isn’t one-size-fits-all. When you combine BHRT and weight loss in Lenexa, you can address challenging menopausal symptoms like weight retention at the root.
In your preliminary consultation at Physician Aesthetic Specialists, Dr. Margolin conducts bloodwork to confirm if you have a hormonal imbalance. During this one-on-one consultation, he also listens to your concerns and health goals to better understand your unique experience.
Taking into account your thoughts and your blood panel results, Dr. Margolin recommends a personalized BHRT dosage plan that restores hormonal harmony and enhances your weight loss results.
These custom BHRT pellets are formulated just for you and inserted through a tiny incision under the skin of the buttocks every 4 to 5 months. As the tiny pellets dissolve and your body absorbs the hormones, your levels will gradually balance.
Most patients find themselves feeling clearer and more energetic within a week of insertion. Your renewed energy levels and improved mood can only fuel your personal weight loss efforts as you work towards your goal. And when you are no longer hampered by a slowed metabolism and reduced muscle mass, you can start seeing the results of your healthy habits!
Add BHRT to Your Weight Loss Plan
Feel like yourself again with a health plan that treats the whole person—not just the extra pounds. Find out how Dr. Margolin can help you find menopausal relief through BHRT and weight loss. In Lenexa, we work towards your goals with you to support your lasting wellness.
Learn how your BHRT doctor can further empower your health journey, or explore how Dr. Margolin approaches BHRT for men.
