The rate of weight loss also matters
Pharma companies are rapidly expanding and reprioritizing their research pipelines, with more than 135 GLP-1 candidates currently in various stages of development
Metabolic factors influencing menstrual function during weight loss: Leptin levels: This adipocyte-derived hormone decreases with fat loss and plays a crucial role in reproductive function signaling Insulin sensitivity: Improved insulin sensitivity can normalize androgen levels, particularly beneficial in PCOS Inflammatory markers: Reduction in chronic low-grade inflammation associated with obesity Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG): Levels typically increase with weight loss, affecting free hormone availability For women with obesity-related reproductive dysfunction, particularly those with PCOS, moderate and sustained weight loss often improves menstrual regularity over time
If youre taking diabetes medications, please discuss this with your prescribing doctor before starting Wegovy, as your diabetes medications may need to be adjusted as you lose weight
Use this window to establish eating patterns you can sustain when appetite normalizes
Glucagon activation helps the body break down stored fat and increases energy expenditure
