Here's how it works: Semaglutide mimics the action of a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is normally released in response to food intake
This sensitivity may be explained by the essential role of the placenta in coordinating endocrine, growth, and metabolic functions in response to intrauterine environmental cues
The most common side effects are gastrointestinal , such as mild nausea, bloating, or constipation, particularly in the early stages of dose adjustment
95% CI, 8.3-17.6), the researchers wrote
For example, online providers may be less comfortable starting a more complex patient on Wegovy, whereas a clinician seeing a patient face-to-face may be happy to prescribe and monitor their progress