While certain GLP-1 users say they feel calmer on the medication, others describe a kind of "gray filter" settling over everyday life
All these factors matter when determining an association between GLP-1 medications and hair loss
Metabolic intermediates from catabolism of macromolecules serve as co-factors for chromatin-modifying enzymes [203,204,205,206,207,208,209,210,211,212,213,214]
The Endocrine Society's clinical practice guideline on female hyperandrogenism (2018) states that "the lowest effective dose should be used for anti-androgen therapy, with regular reassessment of symptom control." Full guideline at endocrine.org
Potential long-term side effects include loss of muscle mass, reduced bone density and, in rare cases, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease and acute kidney injury
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