If your main concern is weight, providers may recommend Wegovy (a higher-dose semaglutide approved for weight loss) or a compounded alternative instead
Hunger and cravings return quickly and intensely
These patterns inform our current protocols: pre-injection metabolic screening (TSH, ferritin, B12, vitamin D), mandatory injection-site rotation education, and 12-week check-ins to address lifestyle factors
The compounded route: Because health insurance plans rarely cover compounded tirzepatide, you must pay entirely out-of-pocket
The clinical pattern we observe: Women with a history of difficulty conceiving due to PCOS often conceive more easily during or shortly after tirzepatide treatment, even if that wasn't the goal
Sometimes its referred to as "waterlock" and can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water