Weight Management in Perimenopause and Menopause

With Dr Imran Badshah, Endocrinologist

Weight Management In Menopause Perimenopause and Menopause

 

Journalist and broadcaster Joanna Trilling interviews endocrinologist Dr Imran Badshah to unpack how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect weight management. They discuss:

  • Why oestrogen decline and an imbalance with androgens can lead to abdominal fat gain.

  • The limits of BMI and the importance of body composition scans.

  • How resistance training, diet and lifestyle changes support metabolic health.

  • The role of new injectable therapies alongside lifestyle strategies.

  • Why lean muscle mass is key for long-term weight and overall health.

A practical, evidence-based conversation for anyone navigating weight changes during perimenopause and menopause.