Medicines like Wegovy have been designed to mimic a hormone that your body produces naturally, called GLP-1, which makes you feel full
additional contraceptive methods may be needed during initiation and dose escalation [19] [20] Bone health monitoring may be advisable, as rapid weight loss can affect bone density Cardiovascular benefits may be particularly relevant given increased cardiovascular risk post-menopause When to contact your healthcare provider: Severe or persistent abdominal pain Persistent vomiting preventing fluid intake Signs of dehydration Symptoms of gallbladder disease Any concerns about medication tolerability Pregnancy must be avoided during treatment, and specific medications (e.g., semaglutide) require discontinuation at least 2 months before planned conception
Weve spent years battling weight loss, dropping significant weight only to regain it over and over
It does, however, establish that less than maximum dosing can preserve some of the benefit, while also demonstrating a dose-response more efficacy with higher dose
Ongoing Monitoring: Regular check-ins to track progress and watch for potential side effects such as nausea or diarrhea