George, Cedar City, and Salt Lake City, Utah ), we focus on preventing telogen effluvium before it starts by supporting healthy, sustainable weight loss: Reviewing calorie and protein intake to avoid under-fueling Adjusting GLP-1 dosing and pacing to prevent crash physiology Identifying patients at higher risk for nutrient-related shedding (very low intake, heavy menstrual bleeding, prior bariatric surgery, restrictive diets) Using targeted lab testing only when clinically indicated to identify correctable deficiencies Providing nutrition and side-effect guidance so weight loss stays steady, not extreme Bottom line Hair shedding during Wegovy or Zepbound treatment is not a drug side effect it is usually a sign that weight loss or nutrition has become too aggressive for the body
Pregnancy and nursing are practical contraindications due to lack of safety data
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