KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding Lipoedema A complex, long-term condition experienced almost exclusively by women, lipoedema is a genetic/hereditary disorder of fat and loose connective tissue. It results in a disproportionate increase in adipose (fatty) tissue, which changes the overall body shape. It mostly affects the legs, although the arms can also be impacted in some women. […]

KEY TAKEAWAYS What Lipoedema Is and Why It’s Often Misdiagnosed Lipoedema is a chronic disorder of abnormal fat accumulation; it primarily affects the legs and sometimes the arms. It’s seen almost exclusively in women, and is believed to be driven by genetics and female hormonal changes associated with different stages of life.  The condition causes

KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding Lipoedema and Lymphoedema  Lipoedema and lymphoedema are both quite common, often misunderstood conditions that can cause swelling, heaviness, and discomfort of the legs and/or arms. They are, however, markedly distinct issues with different disease mechanisms, causes, and treatments. It’s extremely important to understand these differences so that an appropriate and effective management

KEY TAKEAWAYS Lipoedema is a disorder of the adipose (fat) tissue almost exclusively seen in women. It primarily affects the legs, though the arms can also be impacted. It results in a disproportionate body appearance, usually with a slimmer upper body and waist alongside a larger lower body, with possibly larger arms. Lipoedema is often

Lipoedema & Its Impact on Women’s Health An adipose (fat) tissue disorder that almost exclusively affects women, lipoedema is an important but often neglected area of women’s health. It is both poorly recognised and often misdiagnosed as obesity; many women struggle to get an accurate, timely diagnosis and access to the best ways to manage

Do You Have Lipoedema? If you are a woman with swollen legs or arms that are out of proportion with the rest of your body, you may have lipoedema. It’s important to be aware of and understand this common condition, as there are effective solutions to help manage it, reduce symptoms, and change the appearance

Are you a woman with swollen, fatty, heavy and painful legs or arms?  Does your lower body (or your arms) appear disproportionately overweight when compared with the rest of your body? You may have lipoedema. This is a chronic condition that occurs due to the abnormal buildup of fat in the legs and/or arms, causing