Hello! New to the group. Prioritizing my health and learning more about HRT-glad to be here and connect with you all.

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and feel like your metabolism is working against you… you’re not crazy. 😅 We already know HRT can support things like insulin sensitivity, lipid levels, and overall body composition. And GLP-1s are powerful for weight loss on their own… But together? 👀Even better results. Research shows women using HRT alongside a GLP-1 saw about 35% more weight loss compared to GLP-1 alone. 🙌🏻 If your body isn’t responding the way it used to, it might be worth looking at your hormones. We also offer free peptide consultations for those in the US at Elevate MD! Source: 📚 The role of menopause hormone therapy in modulating tirzepatide-associated weight loss in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity: a retrospective cohort study Castaneda, Regina et al. The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, Volume 2, Issue 2, e118–e128

Hi! I’m new to this group. It’s great to know that I’m not alone in this perimenopause process. I’ve always heard about menopause, but no one mentioned what could happen prior to menopause.

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and suddenly dealing with chronic pain—aching joints, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, back pain, or tendon issues—please hear this 🥹🫶🏻 You’re not crazy and it’s not just “stress” or "aging"! During perimenopause, estrogen levels become unpredictable and eventually drop. Estrogen isn’t just reproductive—it helps control inflammation, collagen, pain signaling, and tissue repair. When estrogen and testosterone drop: 👉🏻 Inflammation rises 👉🏻 Tendons and connective tissue weaken 👉🏻 Pain sensitivity goes up 👉🏻 Recovery slows PT, stretching, or supplements can help, but if your hormones are off, the root cause needs to be addressed 😅 For many women, HRT is the missing piece to support tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and help manage pain 🙏🏼✨ Chat with our team about HRT here: https://www.elevatemd.co/hrt-optin-tt

When perimenopause starts, progesterone & testosterone levels typically decline first. Estrogen usually becomes a bigger issue later. So why put someone on high-dose synthetic estrogen when estrogen probably isn’t the main problem? 🤨 Oral BC contains concentrated synthetic estrogen that overrides your cycle and suppresses natural hormone production. It doesn’t give therapeutic dosing for progesterone or testosterone—so what’s the goal here? 😩 BC can be useful for cycle control (or contraception), but P & T therapy can still be added alongside BC, and all forms of hormone therapy can be safely combined with an IUD. So why are women still told their only option is BC? 🫠🤷🏻‍♀️ If a doctor has ever tried to throw BC at your symptoms, know that it’s not your only option. BC may be one piece of a treatment plan, but there are so many ways to support your body through perimenopause and menopause. 🙏🏼 Watch our video about this here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWANt1JkaVW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==