Lipedema is one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions affecting women worldwide. Despite being incredibly common, many people – including medical professionals – still haven’t heard of it. When I was first searching for answers about my disproportionate lower…
In my previous blog about Lipedema and menopause, I touched briefly on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and how it might affect women with Lipedema. Since then, I’ve had so many questions from readers wanting to know more – should I…
Lipedema is a progressive condition known for disproportionate fat accumulation, primarily in the lower extremities. However, it can also affect the arms. Recognising and understanding Lipedema in the upper, and sometimes lower, arms is vital for early diagnosis and effective…
If you’ve been in the Lipedema community for a while, you’ve probably seen collagen supplements mentioned by ‘influencers’. It’s one of those topics that comes up again and again. Lipedema is classified as a connective tissue disorder, and collagen is…
Medically reviewed by Joanne Price DLT, MLDT & RMT. Lipedema is a condition that affects many women worldwide, approximately 11% of the female population to be exact. When not managed, it can lead to pain, swelling and a disproportionate accumulation…
Lipedema is a chronic condition that affects around 10% of women, causing an abnormal buildup of fatty tissue in the legs, hips, bum and sometimes arms. After struggling with this condition for 17 years, I decided to undergo Lipedema Reduction…
Medically reviewed by Dr. Anuj Kr Purbey. The Lipedema pinch test is a phrase that is mentioned frequently by women in the Lipedema community, especially on the Lipedema forums. But what is the Lipedema pinch test and what does it…
Medically reviewed by Dr. Marwan Khalifeh. Lipedema is a progressive condition that primarily affects the distribution of fat in certain areas of the body, often the legs, hips, buttocks and sometimes arms. It is characterised by an abnormal buildup of fat…
Trying to find a Lipedema specialist has been a real challenge at times, mainly due to the lack of resources for women with Lipedema. If you’re living with Lipedema, you know how crucial it is to access specialised treatment and…
Medically reviewed by Joanne Price DLT, MLDT & RMT. Lipedema is a chronic condition characterised by the abnormal accumulation of fat, primarily in the legs and sometimes Lipedema presents itself in the upper arms. It can lead to Lipedema symptoms such as pain, discomfort, and…
One of the hardest things about Lipedema is the uncertainty. So many of us are diagnosed years after our symptoms begin – and by then, we’re already have Lipedema pain, are frustrated, and wondering if there was anything we could have…
This blog was written by Virginia Ziulu Adv. DipNT mNTOI. GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro have become widely known for their effects on appetite, blood sugar balance, and weight loss. But in recent years, many women with…