What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
PCOS is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones. If you have PCOS you may not have periods very often. Or you may have priors that last many days. On ultrasound, many fluid-filled cyst that contain immature eggs develop around the outer edge.
What are symptoms of PCOS?
Irregular periods (missed or very light), excessive hair growth (Hirsutism), male pattern baldness, cyst on ovaries, fatigue, difficulty losing weight, fertility problems, low sex drive, acne, insulin resistance, mood changes and high testosterone levels.
What is Perimenopause?
This is the time around menopause when your ovaries gradually stop working. Perimenopause can last for years. When you go a full 12 months without a period, menopause has begun. During this time your menstrual cycles may become erratic or irregular. On average perimenopause lasts around 4-8 years.
What are symptoms of Perimenopause?
What causes low sexual drive?
Low sexual drive commonly occurs with changes in relationships, major life changes such as pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, menopause, hormone imbalance, fatigue or illness. Often, medications used for mental health disorders and contraception can also cause low sex drive.
How is low libido treated?
Treatment for low libido depends on the underlying cause. Sometimes a pelvic exam is needed to check for problems that may be causing low libido. Depending on the exam results, we may recommend: hormone therapy, medication adjustment, sex therapy/counselor, reducing alcohol intake and eliminating any use of illicit drugs.
Why is it hard to lose weight?
Several factors like genetics, age, race and ethnicity, diet, physical activity, hormones and social factors.
What are the benefits of losing weight?
Who should not use GLP-1 Agonist?
This medication should not be used in patients with a personal or family history of Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Not indicated in pediatric, lactating or pregnant patients.
What are the precautions and warnings with GLP-1 use?
Please notify your Provider of any risk or new diagnosis of Thyroid C-Cell tumors, Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Gallbladder disease, Hypoglycemia, Acute Kidney Injury, Hypersensitivity Reactions, Diabetic Retinopathy complications in patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Rate Increase, Suicidal behavior and Ideation.
What are the most common Reactions?
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ~5%) are: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, abdominal distention, hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes, flatulence, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease and nasopharyngitis.
How is GLP-1 administered?
Semaglutide is administered either in an office or home setting using a very tiny needle to administer the medication subcutaneously once a week.
What to do if a Semaglutide dose is missed?
Administer Semaglutide as soon as possible within 5 days of missed dose. If more than 5 days then skip dose and resume with the next scheduled injection day.
Can I use one needle for multiple doses?
Always use a new needle for each injection to decrease risk of infection. Never share needles with anyone else.
How to dispose of needles?
If you do not have a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a household container that is:
How are Pellets inserted?
Pellets are inserted into the upper outer buttock or other approved area using a numbing agent administered into the fat layer between your skin and muscle. The medication used will minimize pain and discomfort. Our patent pellets are made to prevent rejection and minimize discomfort. This patent formula allows for very little downtime.
What are Nutraceuticals?
Nutraceuticals are plant or food based products used for internal consumption that provide medical or health benefits, including prevention and or treatment of disease. One benefit to using Nutraceuticals and decrease in side effects compared to conventional medicine. Examples of Nutraceuticals are: CoQ10, Fish oil,
Are the Providers Certified in Pellet Insertion?
Our Providers have a Certification in Pellet Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Bloodborne Pathogens.