Cortisol can delay or disrupt your period, especially in the first few months of treatment
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Common reasons for treatment interruptions include: Medication supply shortages or availability issues Intolerable gastrointestinal side effects requiring a break Acute illness or surgical procedures Pregnancy or planning pregnancy (note: Wegovy must be discontinued at least 2 months before planned conception) Funding or prescription access changes Travel or lifestyle disruptions Recognising why the interruption occurred helps inform the restart strategy and prevents future discontinuations
Gastrointestinal tolerance : The most common adverse effectsnausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipationare dose-dependent and typically diminish over time
First injection to week two: immediate biological changes The moment semaglutide enters your system, receptor binding begins
Doctors measure kidney function using eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate), which estimates how much blood your kidneys can filter each minute
