While semaglutide may not directly change sex hormones or cause instant changes in sex drive, it may improve sexual health in other important ways
It changes by phase: the documented schedule begins at 0.25 mg/week and climbs, roughly monthly, toward the 2.4 mg/week maintenance dose
Cholecystitis was reported by 0.8% of Wegovy pediatric patients and 0% placebo patients
Be sure to avoid overeating, as this can make the side effects worse
Its a prescription medication
Seek immediate medical attention (attend A&E or call 999) if blood in stool is accompanied by: Large volumes of bright red blood or continuous bleeding Dizziness, fainting, or signs of significant blood loss Severe abdominal pain or rigidity Vomiting blood or coffee-ground material Black, tarry stools with a foul odour (melaena), suggesting upper gastrointestinal bleeding Rapid heart rate, pallor, or confusion Contact your GP promptly (within 24-48 hours) if you notice: Small amounts of bright red blood on toilet paper or coating the stool Persistent change in bowel habits lasting more than three weeks Unexplained weight loss Persistent abdominal pain or bloating Blood mixed throughout the stool Recurrent episodes of rectal bleeding According to NICE guidance (NG12), patients aged 50 and over with unexplained rectal bleeding should be referred via a suspected cancer pathway (two-week wait) to exclude colorectal cancer
