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Plain-language articles on medical weight loss, GLP-1 medications, hormones, lab testing, IV therapy, body contouring and mental wellness from AZ Vitality and Wellness, a nurse practitioner-led clinic in Peoria, AZ.

We write them to answer the questions patients bring to their visits, in the same plain language we’d use in the exam room. Search for what’s on your mind, or start with a topic.

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Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens, Whether HRT Helps, and Where GLP-1s Fit
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Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens, Whether HRT Helps, and Where GLP-1s Fit

Hormones

Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens, Whether HRT Helps, and Where GLP-1s Fit

2026-11-09T20:03:45-07:00November 9th, 2026|Hormones|

Why weight shifts to the belly in perimenopause and menopause, whether HRT causes weight gain, and how GLP-1s fit in. From our Peoria nurse practitioners.

Are you losing muscle on a GLP-1?
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Are you losing muscle on a GLP-1?

Weight Loss and GLP-1s

Are you losing muscle on a GLP-1?

2026-11-09T20:05:35-07:00September 19th, 2026|Weight Loss and GLP-1s|

Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What’s the Difference and Which Stage Are You In?
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Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What’s the Difference and Which Stage Are You In?

Hormones

Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What’s the Difference and Which Stage Are You In?

2026-11-09T20:28:17-07:00July 12th, 2026|Hormones|

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The questions people ask us most, answered in a sentence or two. Each links to the full article.

How much weight can you lose in a week?

Most people lose about 1 to 2 pounds a week. Week one often looks bigger on the scale, and that’s normal.

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What is peptide therapy?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids your body uses as signals. Peptide therapy uses specific prescribed peptides, chosen and monitored by a provider, to support goals like recovery, weight or sleep.

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Are B12 shots better than B12 pills?

For most people, pills work. Shots skip digestion, so they help most when your body has trouble absorbing B12, which is more common with age, some medications or after weight loss surgery.

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What are the signs of a hormone imbalance?

Fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix, brain fog, weight gain around the middle, low libido, poor sleep and mood changes are the most common. Labs show which hormones are behind them.

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What are the signs of low testosterone?

A lower sex drive, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes and losing muscle are the most common. Low testosterone is confirmed with your symptoms plus early-morning blood tests.

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Why did my GLP-1 weight loss stall?

Plateaus are common. Your dose, protein and muscle, sleep and stress, and your body adjusting can all play a part. A lab-informed check usually shows what to change next.

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Weight Loss and GLP-1s

Are you losing muscle on a GLP-1?

Why Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Progress Stalled, and What Actually Helps

Medicare Will Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Starting July 2026: What It Means If You’re Not on Medicare

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Medical weight loss in Peoria

Hormones

Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens, Whether HRT Helps, and Where GLP-1s Fit

Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What’s the Difference and Which Stage Are You In?

PCOS is now PMOS: What the New Name Means for Your Hormone & Metabolic Health

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Hormone imbalance care

Sexual and Pelvic Health

5 Causes of Low Libido in Women (and How to Fix It)

Reclaim Sexual Confidence with the Emsella Chair at AZ Vitality and Wellness

How aging affects women’s sexual health

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For women · For men

Peptides and Regenerative Therapy

What Is Peptide Therapy? Uses, Safety and What’s Legal in 2026

What Is PRP? Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Explained

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Peptide therapy in Peoria

IV Therapy and Wellness Shots

B12 Shots vs. Pills vs. Sublingual: Which Raises Your B12 Best?

Cofix Nasal Spray (CofixRX): Is It Safe? Does It Work?

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IV therapy and wellness shots

Body Contouring and Aesthetics

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Body contouring in Peoria

Mental Wellness

Men’s Mental Health Month: Is It June or November?

Transforming Stress into Strength – My Journey with AZ Vitality and Wellness

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Mental wellness care

Labs and Your Care

Why Labs Matter Before Treatment

How Prescription Refills Work, and Why Some Need a Review

A New Year, A Better You: Resetting Your Health the Right Way in 2026

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In-house lab testing

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Why Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Progress Stalled, and What Actually Helps
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Why Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Progress Stalled, and What Actually Helps

Weight Loss and GLP-1s

Why Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Progress Stalled, and What Actually Helps

2026-11-01T21:52:33-07:00July 8th, 2026|Weight Loss and GLP-1s|

Hit a weight loss plateau on semaglutide or tirzepatide? Learn the common causes and how a personalized, lab-informed plan can help you keep progressing.

Medicare Will Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Starting July 2026: What It Means If You’re Not on Medicare
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Medicare Will Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Starting July 2026: What It Means If You’re Not on Medicare

Weight Loss and GLP-1s

Medicare Will Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Starting July 2026: What It Means If You’re Not on Medicare

2026-11-09T21:46:05-07:00July 3rd, 2026|Weight Loss and GLP-1s|

Medicare's new GLP-1 bridge program starts July 2026. See what's changing, who qualifies, and how medically supervised weight loss works in Peoria, AZ.

How Much Weight Can You Lose in a Week, a Month or 6 Months?
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How Much Weight Can You Lose in a Week, a Month or 6 Months?

Weight Loss and GLP-1s

How Much Weight Can You Lose in a Week, a Month or 6 Months?

2026-11-01T21:37:23-07:00June 5th, 2026|Weight Loss and GLP-1s|

Most people lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, but week one often looks bigger. Realistic 1, 3 and 6 month timelines, by starting weight and on a GLP-1.

PCOS is now PMOS: What the New Name Means for Your Hormone & Metabolic Health
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PCOS is now PMOS: What the New Name Means for Your Hormone & Metabolic Health

Hormones

PCOS is now PMOS: What the New Name Means for Your Hormone & Metabolic Health

2026-10-20T21:13:23-07:00May 23rd, 2026|Hormones|

PCOS is now PMOS. Learn what the new name means for hormone balance, metabolism, symptoms, diagnosis, and long-term women’s health.

Why Labs Matter Before Treatment
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Why Labs Matter Before Treatment

Labs and Your Care

Why Labs Matter Before Treatment

2026-11-09T21:45:57-07:00May 3rd, 2026|Labs and Your Care|

Looking for lab testing in Peoria, AZ? Learn why it matters before treatment and how AZ Vitality and Wellness uses labs to guide safer, personalized care.

How Prescription Refills Work, and Why Some Need a Review
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How Prescription Refills Work, and Why Some Need a Review

Labs and Your Care

How Prescription Refills Work, and Why Some Need a Review

2026-11-02T22:28:25-07:00April 14th, 2026|Labs and Your Care|

How prescription refills work, what "under prescriber review" means, how many refills you can get, and why your provider may need to see you first.

10 Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Women and Men
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10 Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Women and Men

Hormones

10 Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Women and Men

2026-11-09T20:05:33-07:00March 8th, 2026|Hormones|

Fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, poor sleep, low libido: 10 signs your hormones may be out of balance, what else causes them, and how testing works.

What Is Peptide Therapy? Uses, Safety and What’s Legal in 2026
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What Is Peptide Therapy? Uses, Safety and What’s Legal in 2026

Peptides and Regenerative Therapy

What Is Peptide Therapy? Uses, Safety and What’s Legal in 2026

2026-11-01T12:20:10-07:00February 19th, 2026|Peptides and Regenerative Therapy|

What peptide therapy is, what it’s used for, how safe it is, and what the October 2026 HHS peptide policy means, from a Peoria nurse practitioner.

A New Year, A Better You: Resetting Your Health the Right Way in 2026
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A New Year, A Better You: Resetting Your Health the Right Way in 2026

Labs and Your Care

A New Year, A Better You: Resetting Your Health the Right Way in 2026

2026-10-20T21:13:50-07:00December 29th, 2025|Labs and Your Care|

Start the New Year feeling better with a personalized health reset at AZ Vitality and Wellness in Peoria, AZ. Explore weight loss, hormone therapy, IV therapy, body contouring, and more.

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How We Write and Review These Articles

Reviewed by a nurse practitionerMelynda Fenn, FNP-C, our Medical Director, medically reviews our clinical articles. Her name sits at the top of each article she’s reviewed, and we’re adding it to older articles as she reviews them.
Written for the questions you actually askTopics come from what patients ask at their visits and what people in Peoria search for. We answer them the way we would in person, without hype.
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Kept currentWhen guidance changes, we update the article.

Medical disclaimer: These articles are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.

Medical reviewer

Melynda Fenn, FNP-C

Co-owner and Medical Director of AZ Vitality and Wellness. She sees patients at our Peoria clinic and reviews the clinical content on this site.

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