Male patients often experience hypogonadism and low testosterone levels, while female patients frequently present with polycystic ovary syndrome, characterised by hyperandrogenism and menstrual irregularities [16]
00:00 Semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Rybelus, is an injectable weight loss medication gaining popularity in the United States, and this episode explains its benefits and how it works
Support may include: Reviewing current medications and medical history
GLP-1s should only be used under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider because they may cause gastrointestinal side effects, gallbladder disease, and, rarely, pancreatitis or thyroid C-cell tumors
Saxenda Saxenda (liraglutide) is another GLP-1 receptor agonist which is FDA-approved for weight management administered subcutaneously (under the skin) daily. It works like other GLP-1 receptor agonists to help patients lose weight in addition to healthy lifestyle choices