The Damage of Weight-Based Bullying in Healthcare — and How We’re Changing It
By Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health
For far too long, people struggling with their weight have been dismissed, judged, or outright shamed in medical settings. The message they receive isn’t about healing — it’s about blame. At Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health, we are here to change that.
Weight Bias in Healthcare Is Real
You walk into a clinic with fatigue, joint pain, or mood swings — and instead of being heard, you’re told to “just lose weight.” Sound familiar?
Research shows that many patients with a higher body weight receive less thorough exams, fewer diagnostic tests, and are more likely to have their concerns ignored. This isn’t just frustrating — it’s dangerous. Weight-based bias in healthcare leads to delayed diagnoses, mental health struggles, and poorer outcomes overall.
At our clinic, we see the person, not the number on the scale.
How Fat Shaming Backfires
Shame does not inspire lasting change. In fact, it often leads to:
Stress-related hormone imbalances (like elevated cortisol)
Emotional eating or binge cycles
Avoidance of doctors — which means health issues go unchecked
Low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression
And worst of all? Fat shaming takes away the one thing people need most: hope.
Why We Do Things Differently at Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health
We understand that weight gain is often hormonal — not a character flaw. Whether it’s due to perimenopause, menopause, or low testosterone, your body is not failing you. It’s trying to tell you something.
Here’s what you’ll find at our clinic:
✅ No shaming
✅ Thorough hormone evaluations
✅ Supportive, personalized weight loss plans
✅ Education that empowers, not punishes
✅ A safe space to heal and transform
Our Mission Is Compassion
At Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health, we are on a mission to make people feel seen, heard, and supported. We believe you deserve access to care that honors your experience — not one that minimizes it.
If you’ve ever been bullied or ignored by the healthcare system because of your weight, know this: we are different. Your health journey matters. Your voice matters. And we are here for you every step of the way.
Ready to Be Treated with Respect?
If you're looking for a clinic that truly understands the complex relationship between hormones, weight, and wellbeing — reach out to us today.
Let’s take your power back, together. 💪
📍Located in Aberdeen, WA
