GLP-1 Microdosing & Menopause: Weight Gain, HRT & Tirzepatide with Dr. Pat Taylor

Can GLP-1s help with perimenopause and menopause? In this live conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Pat Taylor, a board-certified family physician specializing in obesity, menopause and metabolic medicine, to talk about GLP-1 therapy, microdosing, menopause and metabolic health. Perimenopause can start as early as your mid-30s, and the hormonal shifts can bring belly weight gain, insulin resistance, mood changes and more, even when nothing else in your routine has changed. We explain what's happening, how GLP-1s and menopausal hormone therapy may work together, what microdosing means, and who may or may not be a good candidate, plus live Q&A. **In this episode:** - When perimenopause starts and common symptoms - Estrogen, mood and the brain - Why weight shifts to your midsection - Insulin resistance and the labs to check - Surgical menopause and testosterone - Why GLP-1s may work differently in menopause - Hormone therapy plus GLP-1s, and tirzepatide and hot flashes - What GLP-1 microdosing really means, and who is (and isn't) a good candidate - Maintenance without BMI cutoffs **Chapters** 00:00 Welcome: microdosing and menopause 01:00 Perimenopause starts earlier than you think 03:00 Meet Dr. Pat Taylor 04:03 When perimenopause starts and common symptoms 06:01 Estrogen, mood and the brain 07:05 Why weight shifts to your midsection 08:02 Insulin resistance in perimenopause 09:04 Labs to check for insulin resistance 11:01 Visceral fat and health risks 12:01 Surgical menopause and testosterone 14:03 Why GLP-1s may work differently in menopause 16:00 Estrogen, your cycle and GLP-1 response 17:03 Hormone therapy plus GLP-1s 20:01 Tirzepatide and hot flashes 21:01 Q&A: itchy skin and ears 23:00 Prediabetes, diabetes and your chart 26:06 Diabetes medications and longevity 27:00 BMI and insurance coverage 30:04 Why Dr. Pat joined Belle 31:01 Belle launches GLP-1 microdosing 33:01 Food noise and mental capacity 34:03 Two pathways to start microdosing 36:00 What microdosing really means 39:02 Who's a good candidate for microdosing 43:03 Why menopausal hormone therapy matters 44:04 Who's not a good candidate 47:01 Maintenance with no BMI gates 50:01 How to join the microdosing program 52:06 Q&A: HRT timing and starting doses 54:05 Tirzepatide with B6 55:05 Wrap-up **Learn more about Belle's microdosing program:** microdose.joinbelle.com **Interested in GLP-1s, peptides, hormones and metabolic health? Start here:** link.joinbelle.com/betterliving (coupon code BELLE15) You'll find information on eligibility, available programs and next steps. **Follow The Better Living PA** so you don't miss new episodes on GLP-1 medications, peptides, perimenopause and menopause, weight loss, metabolic health and healthy aging. Watch on YouTube: @thebetterlivingPA All my links: linktr.ee/TiffanyBaileyPA Instagram: @betterliving\_pa TikTok: @betterlivingforeveryone *Medical disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Listening to or watching these episodes does not create a provider-patient relationship. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, peptide, treatment plan, or healthcare regimen.*