GLP-1s and Menopause: Is It the Medication or Your Hormones? w/ Sharon Lemoine MSN, ARNP

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Send us Fan Mail Poor sleep, mood changes, low energy, and new weight around the midsection can be easy to blame on aging or GLP-1 treatment alone. In this episode, Ana Reisdorf and Sharon Lemoine explore how hormone changes, thyroid function, insulin resistance, muscle loss, and lifestyle can overlap, and what a more complete evaluation may include. You’ll learn what to look for in a hormone-informed provider, why protein and muscle monitoring matter when using a GLP-1, and why a “normal” test result may not tell the whole story. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Sharon’s experience with type 1 diabetes, surgical menopause, Graves’ disease, and thyroid cancer - What hormones do and why hormone-related symptoms can be difficult to recognize - Common signs of changing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels - Why patients may still feel something is wrong after being told their results are normal - Questions to discuss with a provider when considering hormone testing or therapy - How menopause, muscle loss, and insulin resistance may contribute to changes in body composition - Why protein, resistance training, and body-composition monitoring matter during GLP-1 treatment - How Sharon decides when a GLP-1 may fit into a broader health plan - Hormone-related symptoms and low testosterone in men - How to find a qualified provider who listens and evaluates the complete picture - Why hormone therapy requires an individualized discussion of potential risks and benefits **SPONSORS** CaloCurb: https://calocurb.com Use code ANA10 for 10% off. Tyde Wellness: https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub Use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. **ABOUT THE GUEST** Sharon Lemoine, MSN, ARNP, is a Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, public speaker, and advocate for a new model of healthcare that integrates faith, science, and personal responsibility. With more than 25 years of experience in emergency medicine and over 30 years in healthcare, Sharon has dedicated her career to helping patients move beyond symptom management and reclaim ownership of their health through hormone optimization, functional medicine, preventative care, and faith-based wellness principles. **CONNECT WITH SHARON** Website: https://gigharbormedicalspa.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SharonLemoine-ARNP **CHAPTERS** 00:00 When Hormonal Symptoms Feel Overwhelming 00:26 What This Episode Covers 01:42 Meet Sharon Lemoine 02:42 Type 1 Diabetes, Surgical Menopause, and Thyroid Disease 07:13 What Hormones Do 08:29 Signs Your Hormones May Be Involved 10:57 Common Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms 12:49 How Long Does Hormone Therapy Continue? 15:37 Sponsor: CaloCurb 16:36 Life After the Menopause Transition 17:35 Midsection Weight Gain, Hormones, and GLP-1s 20:41 Lifestyle and When a GLP-1 May Fit 22:04 Finding the Right Hormone Provider 23:05 Hormone Panels and Other Lab Tests 24:50 Hormone Concerns in Men 26:48 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness 28:13 Low Testosterone in Younger Adults 30:36 The Future of Hormone Health and Peptides 31:31 Hormone-Therapy Fears and Individual Risk 33:17 Connect With Sharon MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.