Compare like doses, and note the titration
In simple terms, having more weight can throw off hormones that promote a regular period and help you get pregnantso, with losing weight on a GLP-1, those hormones can potentially get back to baseline
That leaves many patients back at square one, struggling to afford the brand-name medications, which carry list prices of about $1,000 a month
Approximately 25% of total weight lost on tirzepatide was lean mass (SURMOUNT-1 DXA substudy), and in semaglutide trials, that proportion may reach up to 40% (STEP 1 DXA subset)
Regular monitoring during weight loss treatment typically includes weight, blood pressure, and assessment of any adverse effects
you are meeting protein and hydration targets without difficulty