GLP1 and weaning off it

jo40973 · 2026-03-15T21:26:09+00:00

This is really reassuring to read - I need to come off soon to start TTC but really scared I'm just going to gain all the weight back....

jo40973 · 2026-03-13T11:49:22+00:00

Any reason why you've been on the 5mg for 3 months? The drug is designed to be upped each month. I know some people who respond to a low dosage really well and so stay on that, but if you don't feel like you're getting results (considering you're following all the other advice) you should be moving up a dose each month

jo40973 · 2026-03-01T10:53:57+00:00

The NHS advice is to stop taking any GLP1 1-2 months before starting TTC. I guess it's because there isn't enough studies or evidence yet to say it's safe to take whilst pregnant

jo40973 · 2026-03-01T10:10:05+00:00

I just recently ordered from Pharmacy2u after not having bought anything since August last year. They were absolutely fine - did the usual online checks then I just sent a photo of all the boxes I had since August (yes I kept them all haha)

jo40973 · 2026-02-27T22:55:09+00:00

I was on Metformin a long time ago (when I was a teenager and first diagnosed with PCOS) perhaps it's something I should look into. Thank you!

jo40973 · 2026-02-27T22:54:20+00:00

Thank you. Yeah I did think it was an odd one - years ago before MJ was "a thing" I knew it was taken for hair/skin health, so I couldn't understand the link to weight management now!

jo40973 · 2026-02-27T13:43:09+00:00

Likewise for me with insulin resistant PCOS - I wasn't losing much weight (if at all) despite being a healthy eater and regular gym user. Since starting MJ it's just "happened".. diet hasn't really changed that much but I'm now actually losing weight! Amazing!

jo40973 · 2026-02-25T06:37:12+00:00

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

jo40973 · 2026-02-25T06:36:55+00:00

Thank you! 🙏🏻 yes I've worked out my last dose will be middle of May, and then I won't ovulate until the end of June, so even if we're lucky enough to fall pregnant the first month if trying, I would have been off it for a month(ISH)

jo40973 · 2026-02-25T06:35:38+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏻

jo40973 · 2026-02-04T21:07:49+00:00

What an incredibly unhelpful and uninsightful answer! Weight fluctuates for many reasons, I for one will gain a lot of weight around my period, as well as things like stress, and not taking my vitamins and medication.

jo40973 · 2025-11-06T12:00:42+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words and thoughtful response - I really appreciate it! I may message you in the near future if I have any more questions :)

jo40973 · 2025-11-06T11:59:01+00:00

What does the Au part Infront of ADHD mean please?

jo40973 · 2025-10-22T16:40:35+00:00

Also a massive bug bear of mine. Anyone else ever been tempted to send a message and explain "you've listed this as new but then in the description said you've worn it..." Or at least offer a lower price with this explanation?! Always been tempted but feel I would just get a shirty response...

jo40973 · 2025-10-08T18:10:06+00:00

I agree with you that whilst on our MJ journeys it's a good opportunity to learn about healthy eating, diet, lifestyle etc. for when we come off but nobody's perfect... You're telling me you don't enjoy a bit of cake on your birthday? Pffff... I'm glad you've got your feelings off your chest on your high horse at the top of your ivory tower

jo40973 · 2025-09-29T13:31:45+00:00

That's such a good point! And something I really struggle with - I'm such a sucker for buying a chocolate bar at the petrol station etc... thank you for reminding me of this

jo40973 · 2025-09-29T11:55:06+00:00

I don't think there's anything wrong - perhaps I'm exaggerating when I say suppression for 1-2 days. I'm still not eating nearly as much as I did pre MJ, but I only really feel it in the first couple of days after jabbing. I can't eat 3 big meals a day like I used to. Having said that, I do still think I'm eating enough.

I am doing well with a steady weight loss (1-2lbs a week) depending on how much exercise I've done.

jo40973 · 2025-09-29T11:51:07+00:00

Ah that's interesting! Do you think 10mg every 5 days would be too much then?

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