those with a BMI of 27 or higher with conditions like diabetes may also qualify
Book an Appointment Frequently Asked Questions How does semaglutide GLP-1 help with weight loss
Eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, and avoiding lying down within 23 hours after meals can improve digestive efficiency
You should speak to your GP if: You are currently taking any prescription weight loss medication (such as semaglutide, liraglutide, tirzepatide, naltrexone/bupropion, or orlistat) and are planning to try for a baby You have been trying to conceive for 12 months without success (or 6 months if you are over 35), or sooner if you have known risk factors such as irregular or absent periods, suspected tubal disease, severe endometriosis, or a history of pelvic surgery or sexually transmitted infection You have a BMI over 30 and are concerned about how this may affect your fertility or pregnancy You have a condition such as PCOS, hypothyroidism, or type 2 diabetes that may interact with both weight and fertility You have taken weight loss medication and have recently discovered you are pregnant You are using anti-obesity medicines and are not using reliable contraception Your GP can review your current medications, advise on an appropriate washout period before conception, and refer you to specialist services if needed
24,29 Through this receptor, GLP-1 leads to an increase of cAMP levels that thereafter activates protein kinase A (PKA)
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