While oral contraceptives do not cause significant weight gain for all women, some do report gaining weight while using them
This schedule, documented across SURPASS clinical trials, starts at the lowest therapeutic dose and increases by 2.5 mg every four weeks
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Real-Life Application at Health Express Clinics At our Lewisville location, we have developed a structured weight loss protocol for patients eligible for Tirzepatide: Initial Evaluation Includes: BMI and waist circumference analysis Comprehensive lab panel (A1c, lipids, liver function, TSH) Screening for contraindications (pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, medullary thyroid carcinoma) Ongoing Monitoring Includes: Monthly follow-up appointments (in-person or virtual) Titration of Tirzepatide dosage based on tolerance Nutrition and physical activity coaching GI side effect management (if needed) Common Clinical Scenarios: A 52-year-old woman with PCOS and insulin resistance A 45-year-old male with NAFLD and borderline diabetes A patient who plateaued on semaglutide and transitioned to Tirzepatide for greater effect When patients transition from semaglutide to Tirzepatide, we often see a second wave of weight loss