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PCOS Treatment For PCOS Women By PCOS Women
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“Ozempic Babies”: Myth Busting PCOS Edition
Recently, many TikTok and social media influencers have reported “Ozempic babies†or increased fertility, resulting in unplanned pregnancies while taking semaglutide. As a result, I have many patients asking if
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Laser vs. Electrolysis for PCOS Treatment
Patients with PCOS often suffer from hirsutism or excess hair growth. This is usually caused by excess androgens stimulating the hair follicle. Until your PCOS is treated at the root, quite literally, no pun
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Insurance Coverage Strategies for PCOS Treatment with GLP-1 Agonists
One of the largest struggles for my patients is obtaining insurance coverage for semaglutide, aka Wegovy, to treat PCOS and obesity.
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What is the difference between Tirzepatide and Semaglutide for PCOS Treatment?
Tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetics and Zepbound for obesity treatment, is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and a Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. In other words,
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PCOS Treatment Without Birth Control: Inositol Explained by Texas Nurse Practitioner
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem caused by hormone imbalance effecting 10% to 20% of reproductive age women. Many are struggling with symptoms including unwanted hair, infertility, obesity, scalp
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Which Birth Control is Best for PCOS? Explained by Tampa, Florida Clinician
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem characterized by hormone imbalance, testosterone excess, and insulin resistance effecting up to 10-20% of reproductive age women. Many are struggling with symptoms including
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Weight Loss Struggles in Obese PCOS Patients Explained by FL Nurse Practitioner
PCOS patients often struggle with obesity. Dr. Lynsey Johnson, DNP, FNP-C is a Florida Nurse Practitioner that can explain why weight loss is not easy in PCOS patients. Women with Polycystic