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Perimenopausal Metabolic Health

Meaning

Perimenopausal Metabolic Health refers to the specific state of glucose regulation, lipid profile, and body composition during the transitional period leading up to menopause. This phase is characterized by fluctuating ovarian steroid levels, which often predispose women to increased insulin resistance, visceral fat accumulation, and dyslipidemia. Proactive management of metabolic parameters during this time is critical for long-term cardiovascular and diabetic risk reduction.
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Can Lifestyle Interventions Alone Achieve the Same Metabolic Benefits as Testosterone Optimization during Perimenopause?

Can Lifestyle Interventions Alone Achieve the Same Metabolic Benefits as Testosterone Optimization during Perimenopause?

Testosterone optimization can offer specific metabolic benefits beyond lifestyle interventions during perimenopause, particularly for insulin sensitivity and lean mass.
∞ Insulin Sensitivity Perimenopause
∞ Amino Acids
∞ Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis
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August 26, 2025