Other potential benefits Beyond weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity, semaglutide offers several additional health benefits that may be especially helpful for women with PCOS: Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes: By improving blood sugar control and promoting weight loss, semaglutide significantly lowers the risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes, an important consideration for many women with PCOS who have insulin resistance or prediabetes
Due to its long half-life, the medication naturally tapers itself from your system
GLP-1 agonists commonly lead to gastrointestinal issues, with side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, and constipation
Everyone responds a little differently
Ease of Administration and Compliance: For certain types of research, particularly those involving numerous subjects or extended durations, the simplicity of oral administration can significantly improve adherence
A recent prospective case-control study in IIH highlighted deficits in executive function and attention, which were reversible with reductions of ICP [6]
