Clinically, patients typically notice these appetite changes within the first few weeks of treatment, with effects becoming more pronounced as the dose is titrated upward according to FDA-approved protocols
HRT is FDA-approved to treat moderate to severe hot flashes, night sweats, and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) which include vaginal dryness, discomfort, and urinary changes
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Massachusetts is among a minority of states where Medicaid pays for GLP-1s to treat obesity without requiring that patients also suffer from other weight-related conditions
Tirzepatide is generally prescribed for individuals classified as obese, with a body mass index (BMI) that is 30 or above
This is a bit out of our scope, Cella said, when asked if the association had addressed the topic of telehealth providers and GLP-1 prescriptions