These medications influence the hypothalamus, affecting both appetite and, potentially, sexual desire
The reproductive endocrinologist who had helped Nirchi get pregnant prescribed her a GLP-1 drug to help with the weight gain
McIntosh explains
Your treatment plan is tailored to your health profile, ensuring you receive the most effective care
Ozempic is also a GLP-1 receptor agonist, which is FDA-approved for managing type 2 diabetes, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and preventing kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes
The STEP 1 trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that participants taking 2.4mg of semaglutide lost an average of 14.9% of their body weight over 68 weeks, significantly more than the placebo group