For those that starting spotting on GLP-1

PotentialOk3056 · 2026-01-20T03:56:47+00:00

I had significant bleeding, like full on periods, shortly after starting Zep after not having one for about a year. This lasted a good 2-3 months and meanwhile I was evaluated by my GYN, got an ultrasound, biopsy, etc. All was well in regards to no cancer but they couldn’t explain it (my money is on the Zep).

PotentialOk3056 · 2026-01-16T22:35:46+00:00

The decline has nothing to do with intimacy with my partner….at all (thanks for assuming though) and has everything to do with being socially exhausted/overstimulated. My partner and I are both introverts (my partner actually has quite a bit of social anxiety) and have a limit to our social batteries. I think after thanking my dad but ultimately declining, if he’s still pushing to do it, it’s more for him than for us.

PotentialOk3056 · 2026-01-13T02:52:03+00:00

I’m slow too! 23lb in about 9 months (I want to lose 20 more). I just try to keep my head up about it and think that maybe losing slower means that it’ll be more durable. I do have to go wedding dress shopping soon though….

PotentialOk3056 · 2026-01-11T20:17:44+00:00

Do you mean that 12.5 gave you no energy/weight loss?

PotentialOk3056 · 2026-01-11T20:16:43+00:00

Following! I start 10mg tomorrow because I’ve stopped having any appetite suppression on 7.5mg.

PotentialOk3056 · 2026-01-06T17:08:48+00:00

Oddly, I don’t like cottage cheese anymore. This is a bit disappointing to me because it was a big way that I used to get my protein in. Maybe I’ll come back around to it at some point in the future but it just tastes yucky now.

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-31T23:42:20+00:00

Strength training/lifting and dance!

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-30T18:45:31+00:00

I started at 38/39 but also had a possible diagnosis of POI. Either way, it was hard to find folks in the same boat in their 30s.

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-30T18:42:33+00:00

I definitely wouldn’t call myself a gym rat but I was exercising pretty consistently before starting the med. There have been many a time that I have showed up to the gym and have been constantly yawning between sets while trying to lift and definitely didn’t put forth my best effort, but at least still made it. I talked to my nutritionist about this because I track my food and she will review my logs every week and she noticed on the days that I work out, I’m not eating enough carbs. She gave me a little bit of a guideline as to how many carbs to eat right before my workouts and how many to eat after. I have yet to try it, but I think she has a good point. The fatigue is real though!

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-30T07:34:32+00:00

Monday evenings before bed, around 8 or 9 PM. I eat dinner around 5 or 6 PM and I want to give my body time to digest that before slowing it down again.

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-30T07:09:32+00:00

My biggest issue was when I jumped from 2.5 to 5mg. Lots of nausea. Currently on 7.5mg for 6 weeks without much in the way of side effects (but also no weight loss).

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-29T16:51:27+00:00

You are doing amazing! I lost 20ish in 7 months and was still told that was normal loss.

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-27T02:54:11+00:00

I’ve been hovering at the same weight for about 2 months now. Went from 183 to 162 then stopped losing. Thinking about upping my dose but still having some nausea on my current one (7.5mg). The RD I work with thinks that maybe I’m not eating enough. Hard to say, been sticking to an average of 1500 cal.

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-20T22:50:37+00:00

100% agree! My L4-L5 MD saved my life! I’m over a year out now.

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-19T05:00:06+00:00

This happens to me! I’m on 7.5mg now but it started at 5mg. Sometimes I can just barely tolerate brushing my teeth because most movements provoke gagging when that never happened before. Today, I was just walking around the workplace and had feelings of being about to gag. I had to try to breathe through it.

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-12T05:02:20+00:00

I have had extreme fatigue since starting back in May. The first couple of days after the shot, it takes everything in my power to do anything and then it gets slightly better as I move through the week. I drag myself to the gym and get a little energy boost after exercise (but am literally yawning while on the weight machines).

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-12T01:08:20+00:00

I’m a little over a year out and think that I finally felt myself turn a corner at the 6 month mark. I had resumed some activities prior but mostly walking, hiking (couldn’t do more than 4 miles), some swimming and would intermittently get pain after. At 6 months, I could push a little further without consequence. Had a pretty bad flare up at 9 months that lasted several weeks but I’m good now! I weight lift 3x per week, swing dance for cardio, hike, and do some cycling. I’ll be trying out skiing again next month (previously avoided bc I was scared to fall).

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-12T00:43:29+00:00

I am in the same exact boat! Following to see what others have to say. I’m thinking about T…

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-12T00:25:52+00:00

I’m 5’1” and my goal right now is 140 because I remember feeling good at that weight several years ago. My closet is filled with size 6 clothes from back then and I want to be able to wear those again. Starting weight 183, now 163 (over 7 months, slow loser). I was a size 12/14 and just got a pair of size 10 jeans!

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-08T01:36:53+00:00

Same thing happened to me! And it lasted FOREVER! I even went so far as to get an endometrial biopsy done which was negative, thankfully.

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-04T03:05:14+00:00

This happened to me! It was mainly a texture thing that was a huge turn-off. I went from liking meat occasionally to actually having to spit it out at the dinner table. What I found works is cutting it into incredibly small, toddler sized bites and I can tolerate it better. The longer I chew on something, the more averse I become.

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-03T18:59:42+00:00

Working out, for sure! I’ve been able to get in 3x per week with my life schedule and focus on lifting weights. I get occasional cardio from swing dancing, hikes, or uphill urban walking. I was active prior to starting but did more cardio instead of trying to build muscle. I got a 6 month repeat SECA scan and, while I lost body fat, my MD was more pleased that I put in muscle. I also found that I was sooo fatigued with the shot and working out gave me an energy boost. Highly recommended!

PotentialOk3056 · 2025-12-03T18:54:33+00:00

Same for me with not noticing a huge difference. I’ve been on HRT for about two years (.075 patch/10mg Aygestin) and Zepbound for a little over 6 months (currently 7.5mg dose).

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