The clinical significance of this effect is not fully characterized, but some providers recommend that women on oral contraceptives switch to a non-oral method (patch, ring, IUD, implant) when starting GLP-1 therapy, or use backup contraception during the titration period
Why Timing Matters If you are currently taking a GLP-1 medication, its important to wait until your weight has stabilized before pursuing surgical procedures
However, the study grouped dosages of under 50 mg together, making it hard to determine the risk of low dosages of iron, such as those in many multivitamins
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