Maturitas

Incretin-based treatments for obese women during and after menopause: expert recommendations from the Spanish Menopause Society

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Abstract

Semaglutide currently provides the largest amount of direct menopause-specific evidence among incretin-based therapies.

  • Integration of incretin-based therapies may improve body composition and cardiometabolic risk in peri- and postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity.
  • Evidence regarding the effectiveness of these therapies remains limited and largely based on observational studies.
  • Tirzepatide and other dual incretin therapies show potential benefits for cardiometabolic disease and obstructive sleep apnea but need further menopause-specific evaluation.
  • The relationship between menopause hormone therapy and increased weight loss from semaglutide is still a hypothesis and requires careful consideration.
  • A comprehensive approach to incretin-based therapy in menopause should include monitoring of visceral fat, skeletal muscle health, and cardiovascular prevention.

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