Menopause Is More Than Hot Flashes

Hot flashes, sleepless nights, mood changes, brain fog, low energy—and stubborn belly fat. These common menopause symptoms are often minimized or dismissed, but they are real. Declining estrogen can change appetite, insulin sensitivity, muscle mass, and where fat is stored. The result may be dangerous visceral fat around the abdominal organs, increasing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

You have options. A personalized plan may include lifestyle modifications, menopausal hormone therapy when appropriate, and Tirzepatide—a GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist that reduces hunger and improves metabolic health. In a major clinical trial, participants lost up to an average of approximately 21% of their body weight over 72 weeks when Tirzepatide was combined with lifestyle changes. For the right patient, GLP-1–based therapy can be life-changing. Ask your AIM doctor today which treatment plan may be right for you.

Dr. Garibaldi, D.O.