It is no secret that today the problem of excess weight has come to the fore in many countries. Although both men and women can have obesity, some studies show that women are more susceptible to it. And the new drug Wegovy allows them to get rid of the hated kilograms forever. But many women wonder if there is a relationship between Wegovy and periods. Let’s try to answer this question.
To do it, you need to know the drug’s mechanism of action and the body systems it affects. Semaglutide is the active ingredient of Wegovy. It simulates the action of the GLP-1 hormone produced by a specific part of the brain, which is responsible for appetite and food intake. In other words, Wegovy reduces appetite and makes it possible to minimise the amount of calories consumed. When combined with increased activity and a healthy diet, the medication helps you lose extra kilograms and reach the desired weight.
As you can see, the drug affects only the gastrointestinal tract and doesn’t affect the female genital area. But, considering that any significant change in physical condition can affect menstruation when losing weight on Wegovy, you may notice some changes in the menstrual cycle.
How can Wegovy affect your period?
There is no definite answer to the question about the effect of Wegovy on menstruation. But based on some data, one can talk about the possibility of such an effect of Semaglutide-containing medicines. For example, more than half of women (51.7%) reported increased menstruation during Semaglutide treatment. 24.1% of women reported a shortened cycle, and 17.2% didn’t see any changes. At the same time, 25% of women with cycle changes have increased pain during menstruation.
In the case of increased cycle duration, menstruation lasted more than 7 days. In the case of a decreased period, the cycle got shorter than usual in each specific case. It cannot be ruled out that this effect is related to some gynecological diseases or other causes.
Getting more data on the effect of Wegovy on periods requires more studies. If you want to know whether the drug will affect the duration and character of your period, contact your doctor. And based on practical experience, the doctor can give some answers. Also, you should tell a doctor about all your comorbidities so that the doctor can make an informed decision on prescribing Wegovy for you.
Conclusion
They use Wegovy to treat obesity and overweight. Its mechanism of action is to suppress appetite, which reduces the amount of calories consumed. Semaglutide contained in the drug doesn’t directly affect the female reproductive system.
At the same time, during Semaglutide treatment, some women note certain changes in menstruation, which may be due to various factors, for example, body changes caused by weight loss. If you worry about the potential effect of Wegovy on your period, consult your doctor after you inform him about all your comorbidities.
