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Read more about the article PCOS And Belly Fat: Why It Happens And What It Means

PCOS And Belly Fat: Why It Happens And What It Means

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:June 5, 2026
  • Post category:Advice/Genes & Hormones

Note: PCOS was officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026. This article uses PCOS throughout while the transition is underway. Read our full article on the renaming…

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Read more about the article Why Is Weight Loss Harder With PCOS? The Biological Explanation

Why Is Weight Loss Harder With PCOS? The Biological Explanation

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:June 4, 2026
  • Post category:Advice/Genes & Hormones

Note: PCOS was officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026. This article uses PCOS throughout while the transition is underway. Read our full article on the renaming…

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Read more about the article PCOS And Mental Health: The Burden That Rarely Gets Named In The Clinic

PCOS And Mental Health: The Burden That Rarely Gets Named In The Clinic

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:June 4, 2026
  • Post category:Advice/Genes & Hormones/Mental Health

Note: PCOS was officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026. This article uses PCOS throughout while the transition is underway. Read our full article on the renaming…

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Read more about the article PCOS And Weight Management: Everything You Need To Know

PCOS And Weight Management: Everything You Need To Know

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:May 12, 2026
  • Post category:Advice/Genes & Hormones

The short version PCOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions in women of reproductive age, and one of the most under-supported when it comes to weight management. The…

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Read more about the article Weight Management During Perimenopause and Menopause

Weight Management During Perimenopause and Menopause

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:February 25, 2026
  • Post category:Advice/Genes & Hormones

Something's changed, and you can feel it. The strategies that worked for weight management in your 30s and early 40s suddenly don't work anymore. You're eating the same, moving the…

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Read more about the article Sleep and Weight: The Connection You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Sleep and Weight: The Connection You Can’t Afford to Ignore

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:December 22, 2025
  • Post category:Exercise/Food/Genes & Hormones/Sleep

You're doing everything right. You're watching what you eat, you're exercising, you're trying your best. But the weight isn't budging, or worse, it's creeping up. What if the problem isn't…

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Read more about the article PCOS and Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps

PCOS and Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:November 28, 2025
  • Post category:Advice/Genes & Hormones/Medication/Mental Health

If you have PCOS and can't seem to lose weight no matter what you try, you're not imagining it. And it's not your fault.You've probably been told to "just eat…

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Read more about the article Can GLP-1s Help Stop Binge Eating?

Can GLP-1s Help Stop Binge Eating?

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:September 2, 2025
  • Post category:Genes & Hormones

Understanding Your Treatment OptionsIntroductionBinge eating disorder (BED) affects hundreds of thousands of Australians, making it the most common eating disorder in the country. If you've been struggling with recurrent episodes…

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Read more about the article How Do I Lose Belly Fat?

How Do I Lose Belly Fat?

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:August 25, 2025
  • Post category:Genes & Hormones

A Compassionate, Medical Perspective from AleviaIf you’ve ever wondered, “How do I lose belly fat?”—you’re not alone. At Alevia Medical Weight Loss, we meet many individuals who are deeply motivated…

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Read more about the article Protein and Menopause: Your Medical Guide to Supporting Weight Loss During Hormonal Changes

Protein and Menopause: Your Medical Guide to Supporting Weight Loss During Hormonal Changes

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:August 15, 2025
  • Post category:Genes & Hormones

Menopause brings profound changes to your body, and if you're experiencing weight gain or struggling to lose weight during this transition, know that you're not alone. At Alevia Medical Weight…

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Read more about the article Can Menopause Stop Weight Loss?

Can Menopause Stop Weight Loss?

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:July 31, 2025
  • Post category:Genes & Hormones

Understanding the Science Behind Midlife Weight Challenges If you've been diligently following your weight loss plan but finding the scales stubbornly unresponsive since entering menopause, you're not alone. Many women…

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Read more about the article Medical Weight Loss Without Bariatric Surgery

Medical Weight Loss Without Bariatric Surgery

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:March 29, 2021
  • Post category:Advice/Genes & Hormones/Medication

 Are you looking for medical weight loss support without the need for bariatric surgery? Dr Catherine Bacus (founder of Alevia Medical Weight Loss) is here today to tell you why you…

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Read more about the article Dr Catherine Bacus and Dr Rashi Kalra on Weight Optimisation for Fertility & PCOS

Dr Catherine Bacus and Dr Rashi Kalra on Weight Optimisation for Fertility & PCOS

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:July 11, 2020
  • Post category:Advice/Food/Genes & Hormones

 We were thrilled to join Dr Rashi Kalra, IVF & Fertility Specialist from Genea, to discuss weight optimisation for fertility and PCOS.You can check out the webinar (presented through a…

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Read more about the article How Your Genes Affect Your Weight

How Your Genes Affect Your Weight

  • Post author:Dr Catherine Bacus
  • Post published:May 14, 2019
  • Post category:Advice/Genes & Hormones

 Feeling frustrated because you're not losing any weight, even though you eat healthy and move lots? Your weight may not be quite as in your control as you think it…

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