Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD official

02/14/2026

The level of misinformation around obesity and GLP1 medications is shocking. I couldn’t write this book fast enough. I know this book will change lives and minds. Please preorder and if you already did thank you. USA/ Canada: https://weightlessthebook.com UK/AUS/NZ/INDIA/SOUTHAFRICA https://lnk.to/weightlessbook

02/14/2026

Look out for my podcast with my dear friend It was sooo good that it will be two episodes!! First episode: November 11th Second episode: November 18th Save the date!! Thank you for having me in your podcast 🫶🏽

02/13/2026

5 Tests Every Woman in Midlife Should Get: 1️⃣ Body Composition: Weight means nothing without knowing how much is muscle vs. fat vs. visceral fat. 2️⃣ Ferritin: Low iron stores cause fatigue, hair loss, poor sleep, and worsen perimenopause symptoms. 3️⃣ Lipid Panel (and ApoB if possible): The most accurate measure of cardiovascular risk in women. 4️⃣ Vitamin D: Impacts mood, bone health, immunity, and metabolic function — yet deficiency is common after 40. 5️⃣ HbA1c: Checks your average blood sugar and insulin resistance risk — long before diabetes appears. Your 40s are not about “slowing down.” They’re about understanding your body better than ever before.

02/12/2026

Preorder now for US and Canada: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/806992/weightless-by-rocio-salas-whalen-md/ Preorder now for UK, AU, NZ, India and South Africa: https://lnk.to/weightlessbook Links in bio too.

02/11/2026

“I went into endocrinology because I wanted to know what the F was happening in my body.” As leading endocrinologist and metabolic specialist shared at one of The New Pause Symposiums, after treating thousands of women, she sees the same pattern behind the phrase “I don’t feel like myself.” Weight gain despite doing everything “right.” Shifting moods. Sleepless nights. A vanishing s*x drive.� She explains that these symptoms aren’t random — or a personal failing. It’s your hormones, fluctuating and falling through the long transitions of perimenopause and menopause. As Dr. Salas Whalen reminds us, any other hormone deficiency gets treated — thyroid, cortisol, insulin — so why not estrogen? Hormone therapy can help restore balance, improve sleep, and help you finally feel like yourself again. In her talk, she breaks down what’s really happening inside your body and what you can do to take back control. To hear Dr. Salas-Whalen’s eye-opening talk, head to the link in ’s bio — and preorder her new book “Weightless” available now!

02/11/2026

I know this is hard to read, hard to hear, and even harder to accept. The reality that children can be abused, trafficked, and failed by systems meant to protect them should shake every single one of us to our core. It should make us uncomfortable. It should make us angry. It should make us refuse to look away. But here is the part we cannot forget: Hopelessness helps no one. Silence helps no one. Looking away helps no one. Children need adults who care enough to face uncomfortable truths and turn that discomfort into action. What can we do? • Talk to our children about boundaries and safety • Believe and support survivors • Support organizations that protect and rescue children • Create safe homes and safe communities • Refuse to normalize silence This is not about politics. This is not about conspiracy. This is about humanity. If this shakes you, let it move you into action. Because change only happens when enough people decide they will not stay silent. Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility.

02/11/2026

I talk about this in my book Weightless.

02/10/2026

A new generation of obesity medications are currently being reviewed by the FDA. We are likely to see three new GLP-1 based treatments approved in the U.S. within the next few months. This includes a pill, a higher-dose injectable, and a powerful combination therapy. This is what progress in obesity medicine looks like. But here’s what matters most: Even the World Health Organization just released its first guideline emphasizing that these medications must be used alongside nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral support. Medication alone isn’t the treatment. It’s one tool in comprehensive obesity care. For patients, this means more options, more personalization, and more hope than ever before. The future of obesity treatment isn’t coming. It’s already here. Guess it’s time you are prepared by reading my book Weightless. Don’t believe me, read the reviews!

02/08/2026

If we can’t undo what has already happened, we have to ask ourselves: How do we prevent this from happening again? It starts in our homes. With the uncomfortable conversations we have with our children. We need to teach them about boundaries. We need to build trust so they know they can tell us anything. We need to make sure they never feel they have to stay quiet. We need to raise children who feel strong, supported, and never alone. Because the truth is hard: predators can exist anywhere; in schools, churches, doctor’s offices, friends’ homes, and sometimes even within families. Prevention is not just awareness. It’s action. We must work to create safe homes and safe communities. We must support and protect vulnerable youth. We must open our doors, create opportunities, and offer jobs and mentorship to young women who need safety, stability, and support. Silence protects predators. Conversations protect children.

02/07/2026

02/04/2026

Shameful to let women suffer this long without even the discussion of intravaginal estradiol.

02/04/2026

Reemplazo hormonal y riesgo de Coágulos – Lo que Debes Saber La terapia hormonal sustitutiva (THS), especialmente cuando se administra por vía oral, se ha asociado con un ligero aumento en el riesgo de coágulos sanguíneos (trombosis venosa profunda o embolia pulmonar). Pero este riesgo depende del tipo de hormona, la vía de administración y los factores individuales de cada paciente. Estrógeno oral vs. transdérmico • El estrógeno oral pasa por el hígado antes de llegar a la circulación, lo que estimula la producción de proteínas que favorecen la coagulación. • El estrógeno transdérmico (en parches, geles o sprays) no pasa por el hígado y no aumenta significativamente el riesgo de trombosis, incluso en mujeres con factores de riesgo. ¿Qué dicen los estudios? • En mujeres sanas menores de 60 años y dentro de los 10 años posteriores a la menopausia, el riesgo absoluto de coágulos es bajo. • Para mujeres con riesgo elevado, la vía transdérmica combinada con progesterona micronizada es una opción mucho más segura. ¿Qué puedes hacer? • Habla con tu médico sobre tu historial personal y familiar de coágulos antes de iniciar la THS. • Si tienes riesgo aumentado, pregunta por opciones transdérmicas. Mensaje clave: La vía de administración importa. El estrógeno transdérmico es la opción preferida en mujeres con mayor riesgo de coágulos.