See the detailed IVF section below under Special Considerations for complete guidance on coordinating with your reproductive endocrinologist

When choosing snacks on Wegovy, prioritise options that provide nutritional value within your calorie budget: Protein-rich choices : Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs, or small portions of nuts provide satiety and support muscle preservation Vegetable-based options : Raw vegetables with hummus, vegetable sticks, or cherry tomatoes offer volume, fibre, and micronutrients with minimal calories Fruit portions : Fresh fruit provides natural sweetness, fibre, and vitamins, though portion awareness remains important due to natural sugar content Whole grains : Including air-popped popcorn, oatcakes, or whole-grain crackers in appropriate portions Practical snacking guidelines include : Planning snacks in advance rather than making impulsive choices Pre-portioning snacks to avoid consuming excessive amounts Eating mindfully without distractions from screens or multitasking Staying well-hydrated, as thirst can sometimes be mistaken for hunger Timing snacks strategically if they help prevent overeating at main meals Regular monitoring and support enhance outcomes

1 Unfortunately, there are many individuals who are either unwilling or unable, for various reasons, to engage in a full lifestyle overhaul
Practically, concurrent alcohol use during the first 812 weeks of a semaglutide protocol tends to exacerbate GI adverse events considerably
Bottom line: small early studies confirmed MT-2 produces measurable tanning and sexual-function effects, but at the cost of nausea and a broad side-effect profile
Gastric bypass: Also called Roux-en-Y, this surgery involves reducing the functional part of the stomach to a small, egg-sized pouch