GLP-1 therapy is approved for adults with a BMI of 30+, or 27+ with a weight-related health condition like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, or high cholesterol
She has been practicing medicine for 31 years and is board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a certification she has held since 2000
This is primarily because overweight is often associated with hormonal disorders for instance, in the so-called polycystic ovary syndrome, which can impair fertility." And further: "When weight normalizes and metabolism improves, it has an overall positive effect on fertility
First, she notes that women of reproductive age with overweight or obesitya large share of people taking these medicationsare more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
For a 10 mg vial, 1 mL of water works for every titration dose up to 9 mg
Patients experiencing persistent fatigue or malaise should ensure adequate caloric intake despite reduced appetite, as excessive caloric restriction can worsen systemic symptoms