By reducing estrogen, it helps maintain hormonal balance and mitigate side effects like gynecomastia
This dual mechanism is what sets it apart from every single-receptor GLP-1 medication, including orforglipron, semaglutide , and liraglutide
Studies of SEMA in metabolic liver disease have shown improvement in steatohepatitis with daily administration, but the results have been less satisfactory regarding the improvement of fibrosis at stages F2F3 or F4,30 or with a weekly dose of 2.4 mg over 72 weeks.31 The results of the new phase III ESSENCE trial, evaluating SEMA 2.4 mg over 240 weeks, are highly anticipated
Many find it helpful to set phone reminders or pair their injection with a weekly habit, like meal prepping or watching a favorite show
However, these side effects are often temporary and manageable