Theyre also an opportunity to discuss any changes in hunger, cravings, or "food noise" those distracting thoughts about food that GLP-1 medications help suppress
So many people have this idea that people who are obese are lazy and dont care, and its just false. Similarly, if I dont strictly monitor my calorie intake and burn at least 600 calories with cardio a day, I actively gain weight
They may also lead to more severe issues like pancreatitis
And so, it does not cause decalcification of the teeth (solubilization of calcium from dental enamel)
While many studies suggest weight regain can occur after stopping these medications, its not inevitable
In all three phase II trials, degarelix was well tolerated, and treatment was associated with the suppression of testosterone and PSA