Semaglutide is an innovative new medication used for chronic weight management in adults. It works by mimicking the effects of a naturally occurring hormone called GLP-1 that helps control blood sugar levels and appetite.
Semaglutide helps people feel fuller faster so they eat less and lose significant weight. It also lowers blood sugar and blood pressure levels. When combined with increased physical activity and healthier eating, semaglutide promotes impressive weight loss and cardiometabolic benefits.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic is pleased to now offer semaglutide weight loss treatment at our hormone clinic serving Harrison and surrounding areas. Keep reading to learn all about semaglutide, who it can help, how it works, potential side effects, and what to expect from treatment with us.
Semaglutide received FDA approval in 2021 as the first GLP-1 receptor agonist medication specifically for treating obesity. Also sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, semaglutide promotes weight loss through multiple mechanisms:
In clinical trials, patients taking semaglutide weekly lost on average 12-15% of their body weight over 68 weeks compared to only 2-3% for placebo groups.
Additional benefits of semaglutide treatment include:
Overall semaglutide helps patients feel healthier while losing substantial fat mass when combined with dietary changes and increased physical activity.
The FDA approved semaglutide for chronic weight management in adults with:
Semaglutide is appropriate for motivated patients struggling to lose weight through traditional means who have:
Ideal patients have a lot of weight to lose, have struggled with obesity long-term, and are committed to making lifestyle changes to maximize semaglutide’s effects.
Second Spring Hormone Clinicians carefully screen each patient to determine if they are a good fit for semaglutide therapy. We develop customized treatment plans to help patients lose substantial fat mass and keep it off long-term.
Semaglutide helps patients feel significantly less hungry so they naturally eat 300-500 fewer calories per day and lose weight without intense hunger or cravings plaguing many diets.
It works by mimicking how natural GLP-1 hormone works in the body. GLP-1 is released from the intestines after eating and activates areas of the brain that reduce appetite, slow digestion, and increase insulin production.
People struggling with obesity often have impaired GLP-1 responses to meals and feel constantly hungry. They also have more sluggish metabolism and insulin resistance promoting fat storage.
As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, weekly semaglutide injections recapture hormonal signals to improve satiety, control blood sugar, and increase thermogenesis. Patients experience profound yet comfortable appetite suppression leading to easier, consistent calorie deficits without hunger pangs, cravings, or major changes to diet quality.
Increased energy expenditure and preferential burning of visceral fat maximizes fat loss. And semaglutide allows the body to access and burn its own fat stores for fuel through improved lipolysis.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers discovered it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies found that non-diabetic obese individuals taking semaglutide lost on average 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks, leading to the FDA approval of a high dose semaglutide injection called Wegovy specifically for chronic weight management.
Second Spring Hormone Clinicians personalize semaglutide therapy based on each patient’s health history and needs including:
We slowly increase semaglutide dosing over 5-8 weeks based on patient tolerance. Starting low reduces temporary nausea and vomiting in the first month for better compliance.
Typical dosing builds up to the 1mg/week maintenance dosage. However some patients respond exceptionally well to lower 0.25 or 0.5mg doses. We determine optimal sustaining dosing for each patient.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic medical team closely monitors progress through follow up visits and lab testing. We may adjust semaglutide therapy by increasing/decreasing dosage or switching delivery method from injections to compounded capsules.
Patients can expect to lose 10-15% of body weight over 6-12 months. Some experience slightly faster results depending on their genetics, metabolism, diet, and activity levels.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic offers supportive therapies to reduce side effects, target plateaus, and help patients keep weight off long after finishing semaglutide. Our goal is lifelong transformation!
The most common side effect of semaglutide treatment is temporary nausea, especially when first starting. Working up to higher therapeutic dosing reduces nausea for most patients. Staying well hydrated, avoiding trigger foods, eating small frequent meals, and using antiemetics also help manage nausea.
Besides nausea, other possible side effects include:
These mild/moderate side effects usually resolve within 4-8 weeks as the body adjusts. More serious risks like pancreatitis, kidney injury, suicidal ideation, or retinal disease occur very rarely if at all.
Weekly semaglutide injections are virtually painless but some patients prefer oral dosing options instead of needles. Second Spring Hormone Clinic offers patients the choice of injections or compounded semaglutide capsules for maximum comfort and compliance.
In addition to appetite suppression leading to fewer daily calories, most patients report feeling a boost in their energy, concentration, and confidence levels within the first 1-2 months. As excess fat mass drops off, they feel lighter, healthier, and more active.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic serves Harrison and surrounding counties with individualized medical weight loss utilizing semaglutide, growth hormone peptides, testosterone therapy, thyroid treatment, and other hormones personalized to patient needs.
Our clinic focuses on correctable hormonal and metabolic imbalances preventing successful fat loss in patients struggling with restrictive diets and intense exercise. We identify and treat deficiencies through advanced clinical testing so patients lose more weight with less effort and hunger.
Patients love our compassionate, non-judgmental providers who treat them like family. We understand the challenges of chronic obesity and provide ongoing motivation and support.
Our expertise includes:
We also help patients adopt sustainable healthy lifestyle changes through:
Second Spring Hormone Clinic offers an unmatched combination of leading-edge medical solutions and holistic wellness support for lasting weight loss and health. We handle all prior authorizations for insurance coverage.
Let us help you finally win your battle with obesity!
Living with severe overweight/obesity negatively impacts every system in the body and significantly increases susceptibility to numerous diseases over time including:
These compounding risks also shorten life expectancy. Class III severe obesity reduces lifespan up to 10 years on average.
Beyond physical problems, obesity greatly diminishes quality of life through decreased mobility, low energy, social isolation, career limitations, mental health disorders, stigma/discrimination, and relationship strain.
Additionally excess body fat drives low-grade chronic inflammation and hormonal dysfunction further accelerating disease processes and metabolism decay. Fat cells send out signals dysregulating insulin, cortisol, hormones, cytokines, and other messengers leading to inflammation, insulin resistance, fatigue, brain fog, thyroid dysfunction, low T, and more.
Yet despite clear evidence confirming obesity as a progressive, treatable disease, it remains highly stigmatized. Obese individuals get blamed for lacking willpower and face discrimination by employers, healthcare providers, insurers, educators, family, friends, strangers, and even themselves.
Internalized weight stigma erodes self-image, triggers disordered eating patterns, discourages activity, and promotes social isolation and depression. Experiencing stigma from doctors leads patients to avoid or delay critical medical care.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic believes compassionate, comprehensive obesity medicine improves outcomes. We guide patients towards health goals through positive reinforcement, boosting motivation and self-efficacy, countering unconscious biases, and surrounding clients with empathy and support.
If you suffer with your weight and related health issues, prioritize yourself and meet with our caring clinicians. Be your best advocate!
Second Spring Hormone Clinic offers customized medical weight loss utilizing semaglutide, growth hormone peptides, testosterone therapy, thyroid treatment, and other hormones personalized to patient needs.
Our benefits include:
Second Spring Hormone Clinicians stay current on the latest anti-aging research and innovative weight loss solutions like semaglutide. Patients receive fully customized plans to address their unique deficits, challenges and health goals.
We handle insurance prior authorizations and appeals to cover testing, medications, doctor visits, nutritional supplements and more. Let us guide you towards successful fat loss and better health!
Second Spring Hormone Clinic recommends patients pair semaglutide treatment with positive lifestyle changes for enhance weight loss, health gains and wellbeing:
Work with our nutrition coach to balance your macronutrients, correct any deficiencies identified in testing, properly time meals, and learn healthier eating habits. We provide science-based meal plans tailored to your needs, activity level, food preferences that sync perfectly with semaglutide’s effects.
Increase aerobic activities and strength training under guidance of our fitness experts or local trainers. Any movement helps but building calorie-burning lean muscle accelerates metabolism changes. We refer patients to vetted professionals and nearby gyms. Or do home workouts through streaming services.
Attend our free weekly group check-ins for camaraderie, tips, weigh-ins and encouragement. Share your progress and struggles in a judgement-free space. Or schedule regular provider follow ups.
Get follow up blood work done through Second Spring Hormone Clinic or area labs to validate biochemical responses to therapy. Tracking key markers indicates needed dosage changes or supplemental treatments boosting your results.
Make time for stress relief through yoga classes, massages, acupuncture, nature walks on local trails, or visits to the beach an hour away. Lowering cortisol supports weight loss efforts.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic partners with exceptional practitioners and establishments in Harrison we refer our patients to during treatment. We want clients feeling great inside and out.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic knows living with obesity involves more than taking medication. Patients need total support on their journey. We guide clients towards achieving mental/physical health for years beyond significant fat loss. Partner with us for the results you deserve!
