Medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are now among the most effective tools available for sustained weight loss, and prescriptions for postpartum women have surged dramatically, rising from 0.3 to 14.6 per 1,000 deliveries between 2019 and 2024
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Headaches , sulfur burps , fatigue , and constipation are the most common issues
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The best injection sites for GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are the abdomen, the front of the thighs, and the back of the upper arms
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