GLP-1sthat is, the class of drugs that includes semaglutide, packaged in brand-name form as Ozempic and Wegovy, and tirzepatide, like Mounjaroact on receptors in the body, and they improve insulin resistance, explains Judi Chervenak, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at Montefiore with a clinical focus on menopause
At present, bariatric surgery (BS) is considered the benchmark treatment of morbid obesity, with well-established indications providing effective long-term outcomes [2, 3] that lead to sustained weight loss [4] and improvement in most weight-related comorbidities [5,6,7], with relatively low morbidity and mortality [8,9,10]
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There are two categories of problems with the thyroid which are: Hypothyroidism, which occurs when the thyroid does not produce sufficient hormones
Furthermore, by influencing the brains reward pathways associated with food, semaglutide may reduce cravings for high-calorie, palatable foods, complementing the lifestyle and dietary changes our patients undertake as part of their treatment plan
Serious side effects are rare but include signs of pancreatitis (severe abdominal pain), thyroid changes, and gallbladder issues
