Another study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that a GLP-1 agonist was effective in reducing body weight and BMI in obese women with PCOS who were also being treated with metformin, a medication commonly used to treat insulin resistance
Because of these factors, its best for anyone with existing health conditions or who is taking medication to speak with a healthcare provider before using it
Based on what your doctor recommends and how you progress, you could should consider taking blood tests roughly every 3 months to monitor progress in key blood biomarkers and how they are improving
As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, semaglutide mimics the action of naturally occurring incretin hormones
Additionally, when food remains in the stomach for an extended period, it can cause more discomfort, bloating, and pain