Postmenopausal women face particularly high UTI risk because declining estrogen levels thin the vaginal and urethral tissues, reduce protective Lactobacillus populations, and alter urinary pH
"The goal is to ensure the right kind of education and awareness around its use go alongside what would inevitably be a very popular treatment for many."
Weight loss depends on multiple factors, including medication adherence, diet, exercise, sleep, and overall health
Weeks 3-4 Continued support You connect with your provider to check in on progress and adjust your plan if needed
Key Takeaways Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy is possible and safe when done under clinical guidance A one-week gap between your last Mounjaro dose and first Wegovy dose is usually enough Your prescriber may start your Wegovy dose at a lower level as compared to your latest Mounjaro dose There may be a short adjustment period, but your weight loss journey should typically resume after that Wegovy 7.2mg, the highest semaglutide dose now available, has now been approved in the UK since January 2026 Wegovy is now also licensed to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in eligible patients At SheMed, we manage every switch with a full blood test and clinician-led dose review from day one Why Patients Switch from Mounjaro to Wegovy Weve already mentioned some of the reasons in the intro paragraph
But as the graphs below show, the side effects occur less often in patients whove switched from semaglutide to tirzepatide
