Beyond the Script: Health Talks with SANA
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Beyond the Script: Health Talks with SANA
What No One Explains About Perimenopause – Weight Gain and Why Diet & Exercise Stop Working
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Perimenopause and menopause are some of the most misunderstood, and under-treated, phases of women’s health. In this powerful and deeply informative episode, Dr Richard Ralph and Dan Lowry are joined by Associate Professor Kevin Lee, an experienced endocrinologist and weight-management specialist, to unpack the real science behind menopause-related weight gain, hormones, sleep, stress and metabolic health.
We explore why many high-functioning women suddenly find that diet and exercise no longer work, why weight gain during perimenopause is not just cosmetic but clinically significant, and how visceral fat, muscle loss, and cardiovascular risk rise sharply after menopause.
This episode goes beyond quick fixes. We discuss:
- Why estrogen loss changes fat distribution and weight “set point”
- The critical role of sleep, stress and strength training
- The truth about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and cancer risk
- Whether HRT helps with weight loss, and where GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide fit
- Why weight loss medications must be paired with lifestyle, not used alone
- The future of combination therapies in obesity medicine
- How poorly supported weight cycling damages both metabolism and mental health
- Why personalised, face-to-face care matters more than ever
We also touch on the bigger picture: public health policy, obesity funding, and why investing in holistic weight-management care could transform national health outcomes.
This episode is essential listening for women navigating perimenopause, clinicians in metabolic health, and anyone wanting evidence-based answers instead of blame or shame.
This is a real problem – with real, science-backed solutions.
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