A Women's health perspective on managing obesity.

Authors :: Johnson VR
Anekwe CV
Washington TB
Chhabria S
Tu L
Stanford FC
Source :: Progress in cardiovascular diseases [Prog Cardiovasc Dis] 2023 May-Jun; Vol. 78, pp. 11-16. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 27.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: While the prevalence of obesity in US men and women is nearly equivalent, obesity management in women requires a different approach that considers age and life stage in development including sexual maturation/reproduction, menopause and post-menopause. In this review, the diagnosis and treatment of obesity using lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy and metabolic and bariatric surgery are discussed from a women's health perspective, with emphasis on management during pregnancy and post-partum.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest VRJ is consultant for Novo Nordisk. FCS is advisor/consultant for Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Currax, Rhythm, Gelesis and Calibrate.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)