If you are looking up peptide therapy for menopause, Medi-Gyn is the right place to be! Our experts at Medi-Gyn guide you through the various aspects of peptide therapy and help you choose the right treatment for your menopausal symptoms.
In this blog, we help you understand the benefits of peptide therapy for gut health.
Gut Health & Menopause: What’s the Link?
Before we discuss the benefits of peptide therapy for your gut during menopause, let’s consider how menopause impacts your gut health.
- The gut microbiome (healthy bacteria that live in your gut) of postmenopausal women is similar to that of men. This indicates sex hormones play an important role in shaping the gut microbiome.
- When women have sufficient oestrogen, the gut microbiome contains a diverse healthy bacteria which inhibit the growth of harmful ones. However, around perimenopause and menopause, oestrogen levels decrease, resulting in changes in the gut microbiome.
So, how does a change in the gut microbiome affect the health of menopausal women?
- The relationship between gut bacteria and oestrogen levels is speculated to cause weight gain (seen in over 65% of postmenopausal women)
- The changes in the gut microbiota have also been implicated in causing bone-related conditions like osteoporosis and osteopenia among postmenopausal women.
While this may sound worrisome, we at Medi-Gyn have got your back!
Peptide Therapy for Gut Health
Peptides are short amino acids chains that participate in various bodily processes, regulating physiological functions such as hormone regulation, cell repair and immune response. The advantage of peptide therapy is that it attacks your symptoms at their source.
Scientists create synthetic peptides to mimic naturally occurring proteins to perform specific tasks, including addressing menopausal symptoms.
In recent times, peptide therapy has been increasingly used to treat symptoms of menopause as an alternative or complementary to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Of the many menopausal symptoms, the potential benefits of peptide therapy have been explored in the field of gut health.
Which Peptides Are Used for Gut Health?
To undergo peptide therapy for menopause, your doctor will evaluate all your symptoms to determine the best possible peptide for you. One peptide that has shown promising effects in managing gastrointestinal issues is the BPC-157 (BPC= Body Protection Compound).
Research states that BPC-157 has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and healing properties. This peptide has been shown to encourage the repair of damaged tissues in the digestive system, strengthen the gastrointestinal lining, and reduce gut inflammation. It also protects against ulcer formation, improves nutrient absorption, and prevents leaky gut.
Benefits of Peptide Therapy for Gut Health
Peptide therapy offers several benefits for gut health in postmenopausal women:
- Improves digestion
- Reduces gut inflammation
- Prevents leaky gut
- Protects the gut lining from ulcers
- Reduces the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease
- Protects the liver and the gut from toxins and chemicals and promotes healing
Is Peptide Therapy Safe?
One of the pressing questions most menopausal and postmenopausal women have is regarding the safety of peptide therapy. Peptide therapy is considered safe when administered by a trained and certified healthcare professional. Medi-Gyn’s doctors are experienced in peptide therapies and ensure proper dosing and administration. We understand that peptide therapy works differently for everyone, and every woman experiences menopause differently.
Key Takeaway!
The gut is an important part of the immune system. Women undegroing perimenopause and menopause often experience digestive issues, owing to the changing hormonal levels. Peptide therapy is an innovative approach to managing digestive system troubles common in these women, enabling them to navigate this phase smoothly and age healthily.
If you’re struggling with gut issues post menopause or wish to optimise your digestive health during healthy ageing, schedule a consultation with our experts at Medi-Gyn today!
