{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Modern Midlife Collective","title":"Episode 29: GLP-1s and Hormones: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Taking Both","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9bf130b0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2387,"description":"If you're in midlife and taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound—and you're also on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—this is a conversation you need to hear.Because there’s something most women aren’t being told…👉 These medications may be interacting in ways that affect your hormones, metabolism, and overall safety.In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and Dr. Ade Akindipe break down the science behind GLP-1 medications and hormone therapy, including how drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide impact digestion, medication absorption, and weight loss in perimenopause and menopause.You’ll learn how GLP-1s can improve metabolic health, insulin resistance, and visceral fat, while hormone therapy supports estrogen balance, energy, and body composition—and why combining them may lead to even better results.But here’s the critical piece most providers are missing…GLP-1 medications slow gastric emptying, which may reduce the absorption of oral progesterone, potentially impacting endometrial protection and uterine health.This episode connects the dots between hormones, weight loss medications, gut health, and midlife metabolism—so you can make informed, empowered decisions about your care. 💫💡 In This Episode, We Cover: GLP-1 medications explained (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound)  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in perimenopause and menopause The link between estrogen, metabolism, and weight gain in midlife How GLP-1s affect digestion, gut motility, and medication absorption Risks of oral progesterone while on GLP-1 therapy Safer options like transdermal estrogen, progesterone IUD, and vaginal progesterone Muscle loss with GLP-1s and how to protect lean body mass Nutrition, protein intake, and strength training for midlife women 5 essential questions to ask your doctor ✨ Who This Episode Is For: Women in perimenopause or menopauseAnyone taking or considering GLP-1 weight loss medicationsWomen on hormone...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vSb4RMla_S75bpWB9Zxjk3g6nojoX9zmEdCD7Xe_JSw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTZj/YjIwZGE1ZTU5Mjk2/NmU2NTU1NmM3N2Ni/ZTc0MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}