Articles
Long-form, slowly.
The cornerstone pieces on peptide therapy for women — the science, the regulatory picture, and the questions worth asking. New articles publish about twice a week.
6 pieces · Updated
GLP-1 and Hair Loss in Women: What the Ads Get Backwards
Instagram ads increasingly pair GLP-1 medications with hair benefits. The evidence points the other way — GLP-1s are associated with hair loss, and the risk is higher in women. What's actually happening, why, and what to do about it.
Read the piece
More from the reading list
- metabolic10 min
GLP-1 Medications for Women: What the Research Actually Says
A grounded look at GLP-1 medications — semaglutide, tirzepatide, and the newer agents in trials — for women specifically: what the 2026 evidence shows, the muscle-and-bone question, the sourcing and regulatory picture, and what these drugs do not do.
- skin7 min
Do Peptide Serums Actually Work? Your Skincare Peptides, Graded
Peptide serums are one of the biggest skincare categories sold to women — but the 2026 evidence is more complicated than the marketing. The penetration problem, why oral may beat topical, and an honest grade of the peptides in your serum.
- skin9 min
Peptides for Skin & Collagen: GHK-Cu and What It Does
GHK-Cu is one of the most-searched skincare peptides. Here's what the research shows for skin, collagen, and aging — and the difference between topical and injectable.
- hormone13 min
Peptides for Perimenopause: What the Research Actually Says
A grounded look at peptides discussed for perimenopause — GH-axis peptides, BPC-157, kisspeptin, collagen, GLP-1 — and where the evidence is strong versus preliminary, with the current 2026 regulatory and safety picture.
- libido10 min
PT-141 (Bremelanotide) for Women: Libido, Safety, and What to Know
PT-141 / Vyleesi is FDA-approved for low sexual desire in premenopausal women. Here's how it works, what the Phase 3 trials actually showed, and what to know about safety, off-label use, and access.
- recovery1 min
Peptides for Recovery & Joint Health: BPC-157 Explained
BPC-157 is one of the most-discussed recovery peptides. Here's what the research shows, what the 2026 FDA changes mean, and an honest look at the evidence gaps.
Draft - hormone1 min
Compounded vs. Research Peptides: What's Legal and What's Safe in 2026
The difference between a compounded peptide prescription and a gray-market 'research' peptide is the difference between regulated and unregulated. Here's what changed in 2026.
Draft - hormone1 min
How to Find a Peptide Doctor: What to Look For (and Red Flags)
Not all peptide providers are equal. Here's how to evaluate a peptide doctor or telehealth clinic — credentials, pharmacy sourcing, and the red flags to avoid.
Draft - hormone1 min
Peptide Telehealth: How It Works, Start to Finish
A walkthrough of the peptide telehealth process for women — intake, labs, the provider consult, the prescription, the pharmacy, and ongoing follow-up.
Draft - hormone1 min
How Much Does Peptide Therapy Cost?
A realistic breakdown of what peptide therapy costs — consults, the peptides themselves, bloodwork, and why insurance generally won't cover it.
Draft - sleep1 min
Peptides and Sleep: What Women Should Know
Sleep disruption is one of the most common perimenopause complaints. Here's what's discussed about GH-axis peptides and sleep — and what the evidence actually supports.
Draft - hormone1 min
What Are Peptides? A Woman's Guide to Hormone & Wellness Peptides
A clear, evidence-based guide to peptides for women — what they are, which ones have real research behind them, and what to know before considering peptide therapy.
Draft