It has a fundamentally different chemical structure and mechanism of action from anabolic steroids and does not appear to interact with androgen or estrogen receptors in research models
PMID 18348191
If you are considering using Mounjaro (generic name: tirzepatide) or Wegovy, or if you have concerns after starting treatment, please be sure to discuss any worries with your attending physician
Results In all, 39 pwIIH (mean age 33.6 years [SD 8.0], 92.3% female, median BMI 36.3 kg/m 2 [IQR 31.438.3]) were included, with 13 pwIIH being treated with GLP-1-RAs and remaining adherent to the treatment throughout the study
Key protocol elements include proper dosage calculation (typically 5-10mg per cycle), consistent daily administration timing, appropriate cycle length (10-20 days), and adequate rest periods between cycles
Tirzepatide targets both GLP-1 and another incretin receptor called GIP