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Join us as we explore the science of weight loss, uncover trends, and share success stories that inspire. Together, we can pave the way to a healthier lifestyle - one insightful post at a time.
When Weight Loss Medication Meets Hormones: What You Need to Know About Contraception and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
If you’re taking an incretin-based weight loss medication AKA GLP-1 agonist (GLP-1) e.g. Wegovy (semaglutide) or Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and you’re also using oral contraception or oral HRT, there’s some important information you need to know.
These medications can affect the way your body absorbs hormones taken by mouth. This means if you take oral hormonal contraception or oral HRT you might not be getting the protection or balance you expect - especially when your dose of weight loss medication is increased.
The Hidden Fat… How Mounjaro and Wegovy are Your Secret Weapons.
Lurking deep within the abdominal cavity, wrapped around vital organs, is a far more dangerous form of fat: visceral fat.
This "active fat" is a metabolic disruptor that significantly increase the risk of disease, even in individuals who are not visibly overweight. The good news is that new-generation weight loss medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy are proving remarkably effective at targeting and reducing this harmful internal fat!
