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The Pros and Cons of GLPs for Menopause Weight Loss Like any medical intervention, GLP-1s come with both benefits and drawbacks, especially when used during menopause
These numbers are important for setting realistic expectations, and understanding when GLP-1 side effects typically begin helps with preparation
However, if an injection site becomes infected (showing increasing redness, warmth, pain, pus formation, or fever), regional lymph nodes may respond by enlarging as part of the normal immune response
Unlike injectable formulations that typically require cold-chain storage, oral GLP-1RAs bypass refrigeration constraints, thereby reducing manufacturing and distribution costs and improving accessibility in resource-limited settings [73]
It does not identify endotoxins, residual solvents, or trace metals