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When to seek urgent medical attention: Contact your GP promptly or attend A&E if you experience signs of serious bleeding, severe persistent abdominal pain, continuous vomiting preventing oral intake, signs of allergic reaction (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing), or any other concerning symptoms

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Slower metabolism and obesity Aging and reduced muscle mass 5 can lower your basal metabolic rate, which is the amount of calories your body burns throughout the day, even when youre at rest

The surprise factor is real: You might not ovulate for the first 1-2 months on GLP-1s, but then suddenly at month 3-4, everything turns on. You ovulate without realizing it, and pregnancy occurs before youve adapted to your new fertility status

[5] Better health indicators: Subcutaneous fat, while less harmful than visceral fat (fat stored around organs), can still contribute to negative health outcomes when present in excessive amounts

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