Calabrese, V., Cornelius, C., Mancuso, C., Lentile, R., Stella, A
BHRCs Summerlin clinic brings physician-supervised peptide protocols to Las Vegas, with the same medical standards and compounding pharmacy partnerships as our flagship West Hollywood location
Incretins (hormones released by your digestive tract) are sent out by your body after youve eaten a meal
Beyond hormonal changes, several interconnected factors may contribute to perimenopausal weight gain: Metabolic slowdown : Basal metabolic rate naturally decreases with age, meaning the body burns fewer calories at rest Muscle mass loss : Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) accelerates during perimenopause, further reducing metabolic rate Sleep disruption : Night sweats and insomnia, common perimenopausal symptoms, interfere with hormones regulating appetite and glucose metabolism Mood changes : Anxiety, depression, and stress during this transition may lead to emotional eating patterns Reduced physical activity : Fatigue, joint pain, and other symptoms may decrease exercise tolerance Research suggests women may gain weight gradually during perimenopause, though individual experiences vary considerably