This medicine is injected once weekly under the skin of the stomach, thigh, or upper arm
Its a big topic and physicians want to know: Do I really need to focus on these? The lack of improvement in fibrosis with GLP-1s was demonstrated in a 2020 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, in which patients with MASH and stage 2 or 3 fibrosis were randomly assigned to once-daily semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy
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Contact your GP if you notice: New lumps or thickening in the breast or armpit area that feels different from surrounding tissue Skin changes including dimpling, puckering, redness, or a rash (particularly around the nipple) Nipple changes such as inversion (turning inward), discharge (especially if bloody or occurring from one breast only), or persistent crusting Persistent pain in one specific area of the breast that doesn't resolve Significant asymmetry that develops suddenly rather than gradually Unexplained breast swelling or changes in breast shape unrelated to weight fluctuation These symptoms require evaluation regardless of whether you're taking Ozempic , as they may indicate conditions requiring investigation
Some might also experience a profound loss of joy, doctors are warning