GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss: Endometriosis, Inflammation & Women’s Health

Could GLP-1 medications play a role in women’s health beyond weight loss? From endometriosis and inflammation to perimenopause and metabolic health, this episode of Health Starts With Her explores the questions patients are asking—and where more research is needed.

Endocrinologist, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, and clinical nutritionist and endometriosis advocate, Savannah Regensberger, join us to discuss GLP-1 medications, body composition, and the importance of nutrition and strength training. Savannah also shares her personal experience using a GLP-1 while managing endometriosis.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Personal experiences with endometriosis symptoms and the limits of existing research
• Visceral fat, inflammation, and why body composition matters
• Differences between GLP-1 medications
• Protein, fiber, and preserving muscle during weight loss
• Weight stigma and the misconception that medication is “cheating”
• Long-term treatment, maintenance, and questions to bring to your doctor

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CHAPTERS
00:00 GLP-1s beyond weight loss
00:34 Meet the guests
01:52 Savannah’s experience with endometriosis and GLP-1s
05:19 Body composition, visceral fat, and inflammation
09:00 Finding relief and returning to exercise
11:13 How GLP-1 medications differ
12:55 Access to care and monitoring treatment
15:22 Nutrition and preserving muscle
17:02 The “quick fix” myth and weight stigma
20:11 Relationship with food and eating disorders
21:38 Patient selection and safety questions
23:01 Pregnancy and preconception discussion
25:39 Endometriosis advocacy and patient questions
27:36 Why taking medication isn’t “cheating”
29:09 Do you have to stay on a GLP-1 forever?
32:42 Final thoughts