They copy the action of a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which is released after you eat
Bottom line: Side effects are a common part of the metabolic adjustment period, but they are generally manageable with hydration, dietary changes, and professional clinical guidance
If youre experiencing any of the following, contact your provider: Youve missed multiple periods in a row Youre experiencing changes to your bleeding, including heavier, lighter, or more painful periods Youre spotting between periods You have a history of PMOS/PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, or fertility issues You recently started a new medication or birth control method, such as an IUD (intrauterine device) You think you might be pregnant Youre postmenopausal and experience new bleeding You have questions or concerns about the changes youre experiencing Important Note Seek urgent care for very heavy bleeding, severe pelvic pain, fainting, chest pain, shortness of breath, or symptoms that feel severe or unusual
Sulfur burps tend to peak in the early weeks of GLP-1 treatment or after a dose increase, and then gradually subside as the body adjusts
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