Semaglutide injections are subcutaneous and work independently of food intake, so you can inject whether you've eaten or not
however, the weight loss is significantly less than with semaglutide and patients can have significant steattorhea (oily diarrhea)
Administered through a daily injection, Saxenda works by regulating appetite, leading to reduced food intake and, consequently, weight loss
Common side effects include nausea, stomach discomfort, and potential allergic reactions
Higher doses are more likely to cause these symptoms, which is why starting low and going slow is so important
This means that if your menstrual cycle is already affected by your hormonal IUD, semaglutide is unlikely to make it worse or cause additional changes