Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. More recently, a higher dose of semaglutide has been approved specifically for chronic weight management in overweight or obese adults.
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It works by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a hormone that helps control appetite and food intake. Specifically, semaglutide:
Together, these effects allow you to eat less and lose significant weight. In clinical trials, people taking semaglutide lost 15-18% of their body weight on average.
Some key benefits of using semaglutide for weight loss include:
Overall, semaglutide is considered very safe and well tolerated when used under medical supervision. The most common side effects are mild stomach problems like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Semaglutide is approved for chronic weight management in adults who meet the following criteria:
Semaglutide is not recommended for people with certain medical conditions, so check with your doctor. Inform them of any medications you take as interactions may occur.
Imbalances in hormones like estrogen, testosterone and thyroid hormone are common reasons some people struggle with appetite control and unexplained weight gain. When hormones are out of balance, no matter how hard you try, the scale doesn't budge and weight creeps up inexplicably.
If you suspect a hormonal imbalance could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts, comprehensive lab testing is an important first step.
We recommend testing key hormones including:
Based on your test results, customized hormone therapy may help regulate appetite, reduce cravings and spark weight loss. Balancing your hormones sets the stage for weight management tools like semaglutide to work optimally.
The experienced practitioners at Second Spring Hormone Clinic specialize in hormonal health and medical weight loss. We provide:
We are passionate about helping you achieve sustainable weight loss and better health. Contact us today for a consultation!
If semaglutide is appropriate for your weight loss goals, here is an overview of how treatment will progress:
While taking semaglutide, we provide tips for lifestyle changes that complement your treatment:
With semaglutide and positive lifestyle changes, most people can achieve clinically meaningful, sustainable weight loss.
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Take full advantage of the natural beauty and amenities around you to complement your weight loss journey!
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers unexpectedly found it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies showed that non-diabetic obese individuals taking semaglutide lost on average 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks compared to placebo.
With state-of-the-art hormone testing, cutting-edge non-invasive fat reduction procedures and access to the latest FDA-approved weight loss medications, the practitioners at Second Spring Hormone Clinic have an expansive set of tools to help you successfully lose weight and keep it off.
What sets Second Spring Hormone Clinic apart is our:
We are passionate about using the most advanced medical technologies to transform lives. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!
