Treatment plans may include medication education, follow-up care, lifestyle guidance, and weight management support
there were no IC diagnoses at either time point for the other 14 participants
In an ideal scenario, someone could initially use Semaglutide to lose weight while developing new lifestyle habits that allow them to make better food choices
These functions collectively sustain critical physiological processes: collagen biosynthesis (triple-helix stabilization), iron absorption (ferric iron reduction in enterocytes), and immune cell activation (neutrophil chemotaxis enhancement)

Consult your GP if you experience: Persistent low libido despite restoring adequate caloric intake for 36 months Complete loss of sexual desire that causes significant personal distress or relationship difficulties Amenorrhoea (absent periods) for three consecutive cycles or longer Erectile dysfunction in men, particularly if sudden onset or progressive (erectile dysfunction can be an early marker of cardiovascular disease risk and may warrant cardiovascular risk assessment) [18] [19] Additional symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, mood changes, hair loss, cold intolerance, or unintentional weight changes Signs of eating disorders , including preoccupation with food, body dysmorphia, or purging behaviours Your GP can conduct a thorough assessment including medical history, examination, and appropriate investigations
GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1 a hormone naturally produced in your gut after eating