They can review your health history, calculate your BMI, and talk with you about whether a GLP-1 medication is a good fit for your goals and overall health
Board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist Armando Hernandez-Rey, MD considers the following key factors: Body mass index (BMI) Insulin sensitivity Metabolic markers, such as glucose and lipid levels Overall reproductive goals A good candidate is typically someone with obesity or overweight who has not responded well to lifestyle changes alone and shows signs of metabolic dysfunction [such as weight gain and insulin resistance] commonly seen in PCOS, Dr
These may include nausea, bloating, or diarrhoea
In plain English, that means it helps the body send stronger signals of fullness, slows stomach emptying, and can make it easier for some people to eat less without feeling like every meal turns into a struggle
Reference Labs Diagnostics Manufacturers Academic Researchers Early Technology Adopters The upcoming GLP LFA point-of-care test bridges the gap between laboratory precision and field-ready simplicity
Semaglutide: Weight Loss: Studies, including one published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), show an average weight loss of 15% of initial body weight with Semaglutide