Weigh the risks of side effects Despite reports of some serious side effects, Levy says these medications have a pretty solid safety record
Once used, the pen should be discarded after the injection, since Wegovy pens are intended for single use
Clinicians will map your weight trajectory, the timing of perimenopausal symptoms, and whether rapid fat loss could shift estrogen availability, all of which change how you tolerate and respond to both HRT and GLP-1 treatments
It is most associated with SGLT2 inhibitors (a different class of diabetes drug) but has been reported with GLP-1 medications in the context of very low carbohydrate intake, particularly during illness, fasting, or periods of very low food intake
Ensure it stays at the right temperature and avoid leaving it in the car for long periods, or storing it in the trunk, especially in hot or cold weather