The growth hormone/IGF-1 axis may influence cancer cell behavior in these tissues
This reduction correlates directly with slower wound healing, visible skin aging, and yes, hair thinning
When to schedule a visit You may benefit from a medical weight loss visit if: Your insurance denied Wegovy, Zepbound, or another GLP-1 medication You are not sure why your medication was denied or what to do next You want to know whether an appeal makes sense for your specific situation You want to compare GLP-1 medication options and figure out which is most likely to be covered under your plan You want to discuss cash-pay or manufacturer-program options You want help building a realistic, documented medical weight loss plan You have obesity along with insulin resistance, prediabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, PCOS, sleep apnea, or perimenopausal weight gain You suspect mood, hormones, or sleep issues might be driving more of the weight gain than diet alone Frequently asked questions Why was my Wegovy or Zepbound denied if I meet the BMI cutoff

Editors note: This article originally appeared in Perio-Implant Advisory , a chairside resource for dentists and hygienists that focuses on periodontal- and implant-related issues