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In addition to having a BMI of 27 or higher, you should have at least one weight-related health issue like high cholesterol and high blood pressure
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Typical Weight Loss Timeline Heres what many Zepbound patients experience over time (results vary by individual): Month 1: Adjusting and Adapting Your provider starts you on a low dose (usually 2.5 mg weekly)
Key symptoms of PCOS Common symptoms of PCOS: Infrequent, irregular, prolonged, or missed periods Heavy bleeding during periods Hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face, chest, and back) Severe acne Male-pattern baldness or thinning of hair Enlarged ovaries containing numerous small fluid-filled sacs (follicles) Difficulty losing weight Accumulation of fat, particularly around the abdomen (pear-shaped obesity) Elevated blood sugar levels Increased risk of type 2 diabetes Darkening of the skin in the neck, groin, and underneath the breasts (acanthosis nigricans) Skin tags Difficulty getting pregnant due to irregular ovulation or anovulation (lack of ovulation) Anxiety and depression Mood swings Women with PCOS are more likely to have health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea, stroke, and endometrial cancer
