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…
Although there is still no definitive cause for Lipedema (or Lipoedema), there has been significant evidence to suggest that it is linked to hormonal changes in the body. For women this is puberty, taking the contraceptive pill, Lipedema and pregnancy and…
This is the final blog in a three part series about Lipedema and hormones which will focus solely on Lipedema and contraception. As mentioned in my previous blogs ‘Lipedema and Menopause’ and ‘Lipedema and Pregnancy’, there is still no definitive…
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…
What is Lipedema? Lipedema is a long term progressive condition of fat and connective tissue which builds up in the legs, hips, bum and sometimes arms. It affects around 11% of women. Generally, it presents itself on both sides of…
Medically reviewed by Dr. Anuj Kr Purbey. One common question from us ladies who are living with Lipedema is whether we can effectively build muscle despite our condition. Understanding the consequences of muscle building on Lipedema are crucial for managing…