[17] [18] Whilst GLP-1 medications are not currently licensed specifically for PCOS treatment in the UK, they may be prescribed for weight management or type 2 diabetes in women who also have PCOS
Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 13(6):482493 Stefanakis K, Kokkorakis M, Mantzoros CS (2024) The impact of weight loss on fat-free mass, muscle, bone and hematopoiesis health: implications for emerging pharmacotherapies aiming at fat reduction and lean mass preservation
These side effects are considered normal for non-invasive treatments and generally do not require medical attention
Excess prolactin disrupts the normal production of sex hormones: oestrogen in women and testosterone in men, leading to symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, infertility, reduced libido and, in more severe cases, abnormal breast milk production (galactorrhoea)
Its a good thing if your doc knows their limits