E., Schweizer, A., Couturier, A
In the STEP clinical trials, semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) demonstrated average weight loss of approximately 15% of initial body weight over 68 weeks when combined with lifestyle interventions
Throughout an average day, our cells get exposed to toxins and waste through the foods we eat, our environment, and even basic cellular processes
Request the following labs before starting and then at 3 and 6 months: Total testosterone (optimal: 500 to 900 ng/dL for most men) Free testosterone (optimal: 15 to 25 pg/mL) Estradiol (optimal: 20 to 40 pg/mL) SHBG (reference: 10 to 57 nmol/L) LH and FSH (reference: LH 1.8 to 8.6 mIU/mL, FSH 1.5 to 12.4 mIU/mL) If testosterone is rising and estradiol is falling over time, the trajectory is positive regardless of how you feel in the short term
However, up to 40% of patients do not achieve satisfactory relief, prompting investigation of combination therapy, most commonly adding a second agent (e.g., duloxetine plus pregabalin), which can yield incremental pain reduction of 1020% but with increased risk of sedation, dizziness and drug interactions [64]
