Because GLP-1 slows down digestion, some patients may experience mild gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, mild stomach discomfort, or changes in bowel habits, especially when first starting
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonisthave transformed the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity
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A statistical analysis assimilated various studies which insisted that GLP-1 agonists play a pivotal role in regulating menstrual cycle, ameliorating pregnancy rates and addressing infertility, a key concern in PCOS, though these benefits appeared to be temporary as drugs were only prescribed for 12 weeks and IVF pregnancies were unaffected
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