Dr M Mathir

31/03/2026

Women's Health needs louder voices and better answers. Thankfully, our founder, () is one of those voices, and has formulated an answer to at least a few of our problems: Hormone Synergy 💞

Here are the (not so fun) facts:
1️⃣ 3 out of 4 women do not meet the recommended strength-training guidelines of at least two sessions per week.
2️⃣ When young women lose their period, the drop in oestrogen can trigger bone changes that look similar to early menopause. Just 6-12 months without a menstrual cycle can start to reduce bone density.
3️⃣ Up to 50% of women over 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime.
Did any of these surprise you?



The receipts:
DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7118a6
DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2012.03.008
DOI: 10.1007/s11914-019-00547-5
DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.2000.15.5.993

26/03/2026

This deserves a place on the grid.
Because each and every human is different and responds differently to GLP-1 agonists.

26/03/2026

Theoretically, say a patient can tolerate 2.4mg of semaglutide well, but cannot tolerate more than 5mg of Tirzepatide.

They may achieve greater weight loss with semaglutide compared to Tirzepatide even though the statistics for Tirzepatide weight loss are higher. If you cannot physically tolerate som**hing (due to side effects) you will stop using the drug. So then it doesnt matter what the stats are- if you can't tolerate it you wont take it.

It's that simple.

In my case I'm grateful I could tolerate the higher dose of TZP because I couldn't achieve much weight loss on SMG. Zero clue what will happen on Reta. Watch this space.

26/03/2026

Retatrutide vs Tirzepatide: the weight loss stats:

Tirzepatide- 22.5% in 72 weeks at 15mg (max dose)
Retatrutide- 28.7% in 68 weeks at 12mg (max dose)

Doesn't it make sense to start the drug that's safely available (Tirzepatide) and switch over when the safety trials (Retatrutide) have been passed?

Asking for a friend.

26/03/2026

Oh Retatrutide we are patiently awaiting your arrival. On a more serious note- do you know there was an informal 'lab' raided in South Africa that was testing their peptides on sheep, sterilising their vials in a microwave and adding Tik (as in the amphetamine crystal m**h- the drug) to the injectables. Crystal m**h causes appetite suppression and raises your basal metabolic rate- causing weight loss. Imagine the patients that purchased from this lab- skin necrosis? Withdrawal when weaning? I mean this is insane.
Please be safe out there- consult your medical practitioner.

26/03/2026

Looks like it's time to start managing the transition. 🩺

Whether it’s the mood swings, the brain fog, or the "menopause middle," these symptoms are clinical signs of a major hormonal shift.

Dr. Theophilus and I are here to help you move past the "grin and bear it" phase with a clear, evidence-based plan.

Take control of your hormonal health.
Book your consultation on our website today 🗓️

18/03/2026

Most women wait for their periods to stop before they seek help. But the "hormonal chaos" actually starts years (sometimes a decade) before your final cycle ⏳

If you're not sure where you fit into this timeline, but som**hing feels different, a simple hormone balance consult may be helpful.
Visit 🌐drmathir.com to book anytime, or give our practice a call during the day ☎️031 005 2720

18/03/2026

10/03/2026

Excited to share the expansion of our footprint locally in Durban with the opening of a satellite office at Simbithi Office Park , within the beautiful . Dr Theophilus and Dr Pather will service this site and Lorraine and Zahra will continue to manage admin from behind the scenes. Same feel, same level of care, offered in another premium space. Please make bookings directly with Lorraine or Zahra. Our online booking portal will be updated by month end.

10/03/2026

Did anyone else go from "I can't wait to save money on tampons!" 🌈🦄

to

"Currently vibrating with a rage that could power a small city. " real quick? 💣

04/03/2026

A word from Dr Theophilus for World Obesity Day 🌎
Today, Wed 04 March, marks a day for us to acknowledge the obesity pandemic and it's impact on our society. Over 1 billion people are living with obesity and by 2035, it is estimated that 1 out of every 2 people will be living with being overweight/ obese. We urge you to look to knowledgeable healthcare professionals to assist you on your journey.
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03/03/2026

I think it's safe to say myself and my colleagues are done with this. We can't make decisions for you and your health, we can only hope you make smart ones about where you choose to receive your Healthcare.