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Common symptoms of PCOS: Infrequent, irregular, or prolonged menstrual periods Missed periods Heavy bleeding during periods Hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face, chest, and back) Severe acne Male-pattern baldness or thinning hair Enlarged ovaries containing numerous small fluid-filled sacs (follicles) Difficulty losing weight Accumulation of fat, particularly around the abdomen Elevated blood sugar levels Increased risk of type 2 diabetes Darkening of the skin in the neck, groin, and underneath breasts (acanthosis nigricans) Skin tags Difficulty getting pregnant due to irregular ovulation or anovulation (lack of ovulation) Anxiety and depression Mood swings How Semaglutide works Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it mimics the action of a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)

This slows metabolism, making it harder to sustain weight loss

Once the tan is removed, your skin returns to its natural baseline tone

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