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Why Perimenopause Weight Gain Happens & What to Do

Dr. Amber Miller

Functional Medicine Physician, 1st Optimal

Woman making a healthy smoothie to manage weight gain during perimenopause.

 

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Dr. Amber Miller

Functional Medicine Physician, 1st Optimal

Dr. Miller founded 1st Optimal because she saw a gap in the healthcare system — high performers who needed more than a 10-minute appointment to understand what was actually driving their symptoms. She specializes in hormone therapy, metabolic optimization, and performance-driven care, and oversees the clinical protocols used across all 1st Optimal patient programs.

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