Read This First As a physician who prescribes GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, I explain why increasing your dose too quickly can affect muscle mass, metabolism, and long-term metabolic health
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Individual results depend on body composition, lifestyle, metabolic health, and the personalised treatment plan
Planning Treatment Breaks Before Conception Most reproductive endocrinologists recommend stopping GLP-1 therapy at least one to three months before attempting pregnancy to allow medication clearance and restoration of normal appetite and glucose regulation
In fact, the drug is so effective that patients stop eating so much that protein supplements are recommended to maintain their muscle mass