Menopause Weight Gain and Brain Fog: Could Hormone Therapy Help?
The Wellness Files with Kari Beal
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - What happens when perimenopause brings brain fog, sleep changes or weight gain—not just hot flashes? Kari Beal talks with board-certified nurse practitioner Kimberly Sadri of Bloom Wellness about menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, testing and exercise. They explore HRT risks and benefits, testosterone for women, weight changes and the role of resistance training. Watch for questions to help you start an individual conversation with your health care provider.
00:00 — Introduction
01:05 — Meet Kimberly Sadri
02:32 — What is hormone replacement therapy?
04:14 — Perimenopause symptoms beyond hot flashes
05:44 — When to seek care and the limits of hormone testing
06:49 — HRT safety, breast cancer and individual risks
11:33 — Hormone blood tests
14:34 — Bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones
17:00 — Testosterone for women
20:23 — Menopause and weight changes
23:37 — GLP-1 medications and menopause
24:50 — An individualized approach to care
25:48 — Exercise, resistance training and HIIT
29:39 — Closing
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