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Mild injection reactions often settle within a few days, but persistent symptoms should be assessed
The FDA-approved pill, Addyi, and OTC supplements have the potential to promote the longest-lasting benefits, however, as they build up and continue to be in your system
avoid high-fat, greasy, or spicy foods Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration Proper Injection Technique: Rotate injection sites and follow administration guidelines Eat Slowly: Take time with meals and chew food thoroughly Work with Your Provider: Your doctor can adjust dosing or provide anti-nausea medication if needed Serious Side Effects (Rare but Important) Both medications carry boxed warnings and potential serious side effects that require awareness: Thyroid C-Cell Tumors: Based on animal studies, both medications carry warnings about potential thyroid cancer risk
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That said, researchers at the University of Wisconsins Thyroid Multidisciplinary Clinic found that only half of the patients who tested positive for Hashimotos through cytology (when thyroid cells are withdrawn by a thin needle and then evaluated under a microscope) had TPO antibodies