Lifestyle & Nutrition
On Mounjaro or Zepbound? Your Birth Control Needs a Backup for 4 Weeks
Tirzepatide can make the birth control pill less reliable for 4 weeks after each dose change. Semaglutide doesn't. See what your label says.
Lifestyle & Nutrition
Eating, moving and daily habits while on a GLP-1.
Lifestyle & Nutrition
GLP-1s and PMOS: The Evidence Is Thinner Than the Headlines
PCOS was renamed PMOS in 2026. See what the pooled randomized evidence on GLP-1s actually found, and why a PMOS diagnosis will not unlock coverage.
Lifestyle & Nutrition
You Don't Owe Anyone an Explanation, With Three Medical Exceptions
Deciding who to tell about your GLP-1? See the 3 people who need to know for safety, plus short scripts for everyone else who asks.
Lifestyle & Nutrition
Is My GLP-1 Actually Working? Answers to the Questions New Users Ask at Week Six
Stalled on a GLP-1? See the real trial averages, what a plateau looks like, and why no US label has a rule for when the medication isn't working.
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GLP-1s Before Endoscopy or Colonoscopy: Why the Advice You Get Conflicts
Told to stop your GLP-1 before surgery, or to continue? Five guidance documents disagree. See what each says and what to ask your team.
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The New Federal Protein Target and What It Means on a GLP-1
Federal guidance now recommends 1.2 to 1.6 g of protein per kg daily. See what that means in grams and why it matters on a GLP-1.
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PCOS Is Now PMOS: What the Name Change Means for You
PCOS has been renamed PMOS. See what the new name means, why it changed, and what the research shows about GLP-1s for this common condition.
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GLP-1s in Summer: Heat, Hydration, and Storage Tips
Staying on a GLP-1 this summer? See how to avoid dehydration, store your pen below 86°F, travel safely, and what's true about sun sensitivity.
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PCOS and GLP-1s: What the Research Shows and Its Limits
What the research shows about GLP-1 medications for PCOS, including weight, testosterone, periods, and why it is still an off-label use.
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GLP-1s and Menopause: Weight, Muscle, and Bone Health
How GLP-1 medications affect weight, muscle, and bone in menopause, plus steps midlife women can take to protect lean mass and bone health.
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Why You Start Moving Less on a GLP-1 and How to Fix It
A 2026 study found people take fewer steps after starting a GLP-1. Learn why it happens and easy ways to stay active and protect muscle.
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How to Order at Restaurants on a GLP-1: A Practical Guide
How to order at restaurants on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound. What to eat, what triggers nausea, portion tactics, alcohol, and the social side.
