Physically, the injection itself is usually quite painless, as it is administered just under the skin (subcutaneously) using a very fine needle, typically in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
Semaglutide works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, which helps regulate appetite, blood sugar, and digestion
Key symptoms of PCOS Common symptoms of PCOS: Infrequent, irregular, prolonged, or missed periods Heavy bleeding during periods Hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face, chest, and back) Severe acne Male-pattern baldness or thinning of hair Enlarged ovaries containing numerous small fluid-filled sacs (follicles) Difficulty losing weight Accumulation of fat, particularly around the abdomen (pear-shaped obesity) Elevated blood sugar levels Increased risk of type 2 diabetes Darkening of the skin in the neck, groin, and underneath the breasts (acanthosis nigricans) Skin tags Difficulty getting pregnant due to irregular ovulation or anovulation (lack of ovulation) Anxiety and depression Mood swings Women with PCOS are more likely to have health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea, stroke, and endometrial cancer
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[42] Semaglutide remains contraindicated in individuals with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
This imaging test uses a small amount of radioactive iodine to test your thyroid function
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