July 21, 2026
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A healthy lifestyle can help manage these GI side effects
Rather than acting directly as fertility treatments, they improve body composition, which in turn supports metabolic health
What your provider will discuss with you Current BMI, weight history, prior weight-management approaches Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2 History of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, or diabetic retinopathy Pregnancy, pregnancy plans, or breastfeeding Current medications, especially other diabetes medications or insulin Realistic expectations, lifestyle context, and follow-up cadence Considerations Published literature on incretin-class therapy commonly notes gastrointestinal effects (nausea, decreased appetite, constipation), particularly during dose escalation
Injection site reactions are the most common local side effect of semaglutide