Patients with pre-existing joint conditions, obesity-related joint loading, or older age may be at greater baseline risk of musculoskeletal symptoms during treatment
This process is known as the gastrocolic reflex
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When to Refer to a Specialist A referral to a gynecologist is often needed if: The cause of bleeding is not clear The patient is postmenopausal There is abnormal thickening of the endometrium Bleeding continues despite stopping semaglutide There is suspicion of cancer or precancerous conditions Gynecologists can perform more detailed evaluations, such as hysteroscopy, and offer treatment options like hormonal therapy, procedures to remove fibroids or polyps, or surgical care if needed
Now, theres another potential Ozempic side effect getting attention on social media: Ozempic breasts. Meet the experts: Mir Ali, M.D., bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA
* Editors Note (8/20/24): This sentence was edited after posting to better clarify the description of compounding pharmacies.