Menopause & Weight Gain | Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen

Watch our IG LIVE replay with endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen & Alloy community manager Rachel Hughes!
Timestamps
00:00 - Dr. Salas-Whalen introduction
01:30 - An endocrinologist's perspective on menopause
03:20 - Causes of weight gain in perimenopause
05:40 - Body composition changes in perimenopause & menopause
08:00 - Explanation of incretins
10:25 - Explanation of weight-loss medications
12:00 - Fat tissue is inflammatory
13:48 - Discussing the bias against weight-loss medications
15:46 - MHT can be used alongside weight-loss medications
16:20 - Who benefits from weight-loss medications?
19:50 - Healthcare biases against obesity
22:49 - Continuing weight-loss medications after weight loss
25:00 - Discussing the safety of weight-loss medications
26:24 - Weight-loss medications don't cause muscle loss
27:46 - Removing the thyroid doesn't affect when you enter menopause
28:30 - Estrogen is cardio-protective
29:34 - Discussing the history of incretins
31:39 - Discussing the cost of incretins
32:54 - Discussing the effects of rapid weight loss
35:00 - Explanation of Metformin
37:12 - Aging doesn't mean you have to suffer
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[@gabrielaazcona7296]

Dr. Salas is an outstanding doctor!!!

[@myalloy]

We couldn't agree more! We love her!🥰

[@angelaforbes1882]

swollen face - fluid retention (and sort of like hypothyroidism)

[@PAZ191177]

Great interview and great information!

[@myalloy]

Thanks for this kind message!🥰

[@MsBuffalopoo]

I lost 60 pounds at age 67 with fasting and low carb diet, walking & sleeping better. No drugs necessary.

[@reneearnold3580]

This reminds me of a cash cow scheme similar to testosterone pellets.

[@natashacollier5248]

Testosterone pellets and bio identical hrt is not fda approved. There is nothing that Dr. Whalen mentions that is non fda approved.