declining exercise performance Baseline Labs (DUTCH + Standard Panels): Estradiol: Fluctuating wildly (perimenopause) Progesterone: Very low (anovulatory cycles) Cortisol: Elevated evening levels Fasting insulin: 14 IU/mL (insulin resistant) HbA1c: 5.8% (prediabetic range) IGF-1: 156 ng/mL Weight: 178 lbs (goal: 145 lbs) Treatment Protocol: Weeks 1-8: Bioidentical hormone therapy (estradiol patch + oral progesterone) to stabilize hormones, address cortisol with adaptogenic support and sleep optimization Weeks 9-12: Initiate semaglutide 0.25 mg weekly, titrating to 1.0 mg by week 12 Weeks 13-26: Add tesamorelin 2 mg daily to preserve muscle and target visceral fat during weight loss Ongoing: Metformin 500 mg twice daily for insulin sensitivity 26-Week Results: Weight: 148 lbs (-30 lbs total, -16.9%) Body fat: 32% 24% (DEXA) Lean mass: Maintained (actually +1.2 kg gain despite caloric deficit) Fasting insulin: 6 IU/mL (normalized) HbA1c: 5.1% (out of prediabetic range) IGF-1: 223 ng/mL Patient Report: I was terrified Id lose muscle along with the fatId seen friends lose weight on GLP-1s and end up skinny fat. The combination protocol meant I lost fat, kept my muscle, and actually got stronger

The components of MIC B12 injections work together to potentially enhance the body's ability to break down fats and utilize energy more efficiently
Indication: It is primarily used to support animal metabolism, promote growth, and enhance performance
This product has not been evaluated by the MHRA or FDA
During the micro-needling process, fine needles puncture the skin minimally to produce small, controlled skin damage that stimulates renewed production of elastin and collagen