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These expectations can influence persistence and shape how patients respond to challenges during treatment

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The real question is whether a treatment has enough evidence, safety data, and is available for use in everyday practice

The clinical rationale for obesity treatment extends beyond cosmetic benefit to meaningful cardiovascular risk reduction: Wegovy's label now includes cardiovascular risk reduction in overweight adults, fundamentally altering the value proposition for payers [1]

This regulatory distinction creates substantial patient safety concerns

Comparison of Single and Combined Treatment With Exenatide and Metformin on Menstrual Cyclicity in Overweight Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome