by Jamie Schwartz | May 1, 2026 | Lipedema
About 17% of women with lipedema also have polycystic ovary syndrome. That’s nearly double the 10% rate seen in women of reproductive age overall. When patients have both conditions, their symptoms tend to be more severe than having one of the conditions on its... by Jamie Schwartz | Feb 26, 2026 | Lipedema
If you live with lipedema, you already know the hardest part is not the appearance changes. It’s the daily reality: pain, tenderness, heaviness, swelling, and the sense that your body is working against you. For many patients, conservative care helps, but it does not... by Jamie Schwartz | Jan 20, 2026 | Lipedema
If you have lipedema, you already know the frustrating pattern: you can eat well, exercise, and still feel your legs getting heavier, more tender, and harder to manage. When conservative care stops being enough, surgery can feel like the first real path forward. Then... by Jamie Schwartz | Dec 21, 2025 | Lipedema
If you have lipedema, you might have watched friends and coworkers melt away fat on Ozempic while wondering whether the same needle could finally touch the legs that no diet ever has. The answer is that GLP-1 medications can reduce the secondary obesity that sits on... by Jamie Schwartz | Dec 21, 2025 | Lipedema
People usually consider lipedema a “woman’s disease,” and it’s rare to hear about it in men. But can it happen? The short answer is yes, but it is extremely rare. Let’s dig into how it affects women, how it presents in men, and why it’s so important to have more... by Jamie Schwartz | Dec 21, 2025 | Lipedema
One question we often hear is whether there are any supplements that can help with lipedema symptoms. The answer is yes, there are. However, you have to be very careful taking anything that is marketed as a supplement. The supplement industry operates with little...