Kathy Bates Kathy Bates revealed in an interview that she has lost 20 pounds using Ozempic
Over the past decade, studies have shown GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy) reduce food seeking, but also alcohol intake, cocaine reward, nicotine self-administration, and relapse-like behavior spanning multiple drug classes
As a diabetes medication, GLP-1s are able to treat insulin resistance, something that many people with PCOS deal with
Metabolic Effects When Combining GLP-1 Therapy and TRT Weight loss from GLP-1 medications can trigger changes in sex hormone levels because fat tissue produces estrogen and affects testosterone metabolism
However, anyone considering a GLP-1 patch should discuss it with a healthcare professional to understand whether its safe for their specific health needs
Starting at lower doses and slowly increasing helps minimize gastrointestinal side effects and may moderate the rate of weight loss, potentially reducing gallstone risk