Potentially fewer PMS symptoms Theres no evidence that Ozempic itself can relieve premenstrual (PMS) symptoms like cramps, bloating, breast tenderness, and mood swings (hello, irritability)
Doctors recommend using these doses only for short periods (i.e., 4 weeks) before increasing the dose, though dose escalation may be delayed for people with severe side effects
While mild nausea and early satiety are expected and generally manageable, patients should seek immediate medical attention for severe or persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain (especially if radiating to the back), right upper quadrant pain with fever or jaundice, or inability to maintain adequate hydration
The improved health includes cardiometabolic health (like type 2 diabetes and reduced cardiovascular outcomes) along with physical function and quality of life, said Nadolsky
1 Your prescriber will consider your individual health profile when recommending treatment