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Jonathan Kaplan, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon and owner of Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery, told Healthline that GLP-1 drugs could also potentially treat other OCD-like tendencies, including nail biting, online shopping, smoking, or vaping
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If youre using oral contraceptives for birth control or cycle regulation: Discuss with your healthcare provider about potentially switching to non-oral forms of contraception (patches, rings, injections, or IUDs) Use backup contraception if concerned about reduced effectiveness Monitor for breakthrough bleeding, which might indicate reduced contraceptive effectiveness Nutrition Since rapid weight loss can affect hormone production, consider: Eating a diet based on whole foods that minimises ultra-processed foods Aim to lose weight slowly at a rate of around 1-2lbs a week Aim for 25% of your plate to come from protein Aim for 25% of your plate to come from complex carbohydrates Aim for 50% of your plate to be non-starchy vegetables Ensure every meal has at least one source of fat, like extra virgin olive oil, nuts, or seeds Frequently asked questions Can Mounjaro cause heavy periods
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