On the flip side, many people with obesity may already have an abnormal menstrual cycle, and taking Zepbound could potentially help restore a more regular period
It works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in the body
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Oral semaglutide tablets must survive stomach acid and pass through your intestinal lining to be absorbed
The findings were reported in the paper, Relative effects of genetically proxied glucagonlike peptide1 receptor agonism on muscle and fat mass: A Mendelian randomization study, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
But here's what we've seen happen when people go that route: A woman who escalated her dose too quickly and ended up in the ER with severe dehydration from uncontrolled nausea