GLP-1 in PCOS and Menopause: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Integration

Dr. Shashi Prasad is a highly experienced General Practitioner specialising in women’s hormonal health, weight management, and functional medicine. She is an Advanced Menopause Specialist accredited by the British Menopause Society and recognised as one of the UK’s leading experts in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) . Her clinical expertise spans perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, PMS/PMDD, premature ovarian insufficiency, hormonal acne, osteopenia, and male testosterone deficiency, as well as thyroid and adrenal dysfunction including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis . As the lead clinician for the Specialist Weight Management Service at the Marion Gluck Clinic, she combines the latest medical treatments — such as GLP-1/GIP therapy — with tailored lifestyle and nutritional guidance to support sustainable weight loss . Dr. Prasad integrates advanced functional medicine diagnostics, including hormonal panels, salivary cortisol, genetic, and gut health testing, within a whole-person care model. She trained in the UK, holds accreditation from the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), and has certification in Obesity Medicine from Harvard Medical School, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based, personalised care . She is also actively involved in medical education, serving as an educator for the British Menopause Society and contributing to the Marion Gluck Training Academy to support clinician development in BHRT and hormone health.