A second opinion from another primary care physician or specialist may yield a different outcome, particularly if the refusing doctor reasoning was not clinically specific to your situation
And because of the way GLP-1 drugs work, experts say, there are reasons they may lead to more pregnancies as well as cause for caution about their use in early pregnancy
Nutritional coaching that includes foods and drinks women actually enjoy
We also need to shift cultural attitudes, through education and other public health measures
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Less common but notable risks include: Gallbladder issues: Including gallstones, especially in rapid weight loss Pancreatitis: Rare, but a known risk with GLP-1 agonists Kidney function changes: Usually secondary to dehydration from vomiting Thyroid C-cell tumors: Observed in rodent studies, but not confirmed in humans Patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2) are typically not candidates for GLP-1 therapy
