Total amenorrhea on semaglutide is uncommon and usually indicates a separate issue: pregnancy, severe caloric deficit, or worsening of an existing hypothalamic pattern
In theory, this approval opens the door for broader utilization of Wegovy by appealing to individuals who may be wary of injections. However, oral use of semaglutide comes with several practical considerations, for example, the pill must be taken in the morning on an empty stomach with water only
One telehealth company called CheekyMD advertises its innovative delivery method of a gel meant to dissolve on the inside of the cheek for delivering compounded semaglutide
However, further research is needed to determine the long-term impacts of these substances
At this point, the focus shifts from active weight loss to weight maintenance, which the medication continues to support through appetite suppression and metabolic effects