If youre a woman over 50 thinking about a GLP-1 medication for weight management (or even for prevention, though this is off-label at this time) and your doctor wont prescribe it, youre not alone
Common GLP-1 Medications Explained Several GLP-1 medications are approved for use in the United States, including: Ozempic (semaglutide) Wegovy (also semaglutide, prescribed for weight management), Trulicity (dulaglutide) Victoza (liraglutide) These are available as weekly or daily injections and have seen a surge in demand, as new studies validate not just their effectiveness for diabetes but also for aiding weight loss
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And since they help with weight loss, they can even help potentially reduce the hormonal symptoms of PCOS, like period irregularity and fertility problems
And some evidence suggests it may help mitigate certain gastrointestinal side effects that tirzepatide commonly causes, though this claim lacks robust clinical evidence specific to this combination