Lower levels of testosterone can have many unwanted effects, including decreased sexual desire, lower energy levels, poor concentration, and depression
For guidance on how to manage a weight that is healthy for you, talk with your doctor
The fact that the medication is injectable (meaning it is more rapidly absorbed) and its long half-life in the body (approximately 1 week), is another element that complicates things
"We believe these reports are a step forwards in meeting an unmet need for a more informed and personalised approach to weight management." One commentator on the findings, Dr Marie Spreckley of the University of Cambridge, said that "genetics is only one part of a much more complex picture." The magnitude of the genetic effects is small in clinical terms, she contends, pointing out that in clinical trials typical weight loss with these medications is often in the range of around 10%-15%
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