Clear correlation with the luteal phase: Symptoms consistently worsen during the luteal phase , when progesterone peaks, and are absent or significantly improved during the follicular phase when progesterone is low
Weight loss was a well known side effect, which is partly what led to newer versions being licensed specifically for weight management
Core needle biopsy or incisional biopsy is required for definitive diagnosis
These medicines include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon)
Avoid hard, crunchy, or chewy foods like nuts, raw carrots, tough meats, and chewing gum, especially during flare-ups