Strategic Cycling Alternating between periods on medication (to lose weight or prevent regain) and periods off medication (attempting lifestyle maintenance)

For patients with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (four or more episodes annually), management should include: Microscopy and culture to identify the Candida species An induction-maintenance regimen (e.g., fluconazole 150mg every 72 hours for three doses, followed by weekly maintenance for up to six months) Thorough review of predisposing factors Management strategies for patients on Ozempic should include: Optimising glycaemic control as the cornerstone of preventionreviewing HbA1c targets and adjusting diabetes medications as needed Completing the full course of antifungal treatment even if symptoms resolve early Treating sexual partners if they have symptoms (though routine partner treatment is not necessary for uncomplicated cases) Reviewing and addressing modifiable risk factors Considering prophylactic antifungal therapy for patients with frequent recurrences Patients should be reassured that yeast infections, whilst uncomfortable, are treatable and that continuing Ozempic is appropriate provided diabetes control is optimised

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In their 2024 article, GLP-1 agonists and hair loss: a call for further investigation , Desai and colleagues drew attention to this emerging and still incompletely characterized association
While brand names vary, the active ingredients are typically part of the GLP-1 analogue family, each with slightly different potency, dosing and duration of action
Beyond its effects on blood sugar, GLP-1 also slows gastric emptying, which can increase satiety, reduce appetite, and thus, lower overall food intake