"Anaesthesia risk was a big one - my surgeon said GLP-1s slow stomach emptying, which can be dangerous during egg collection." - u/ConsciousCycle For most clinics, the safe compromise is clear: pause treatment at least 48 weeks before any sedation or embryo transfer
Double-check three things before every injection: your vial concentration, your calculated units, and your syringe reading
Thus the benefits of GLP-1 RA (and dual/tri agonists) on reductions in liver fat, favorable effects on renal function and favorable outcomes in HF trials have all been demonstrated in randomized clinical trials presented at these meetings
However, some patients do experience a temporary plateau or minor weight fluctuation during the first few weeks on a low semaglutide starting dose, when the therapeutic effect is lower than your previous tirzepatide maintenance dose
When the medication is removed, appetite regulation returns to its previous baseline