WeightWatchers acquired Sequence, a GLP-1 telehealth business, for over $100 million in 2023, but the companys stock has been crushed across the same period as it has struggled to convert pre-Ozempic dieters into GLP-1 customers
The peptide also slows gastric emptying, reduces appetite, and promotes weight loss
Obesity and Male Fertility A large body of research has linked obesity to poorer semen quality and lower testosterone levels
While SGLT2 inhibitors are associated with a modestly increased risk of urinary tract infections in some patients, genital mycotic infections (thrush) are actually the more characteristic and common infection risk with this class of medications
Managing side effects during titration Side effects are most common during the first few weeks and at each dose increase
However, the FDA has warned about variable potency and potential contamination risks with compounded versions