Ozempic vs Wegovy vs Zepbound: What I Tell My Patients (Women 40+)
People ask me this constantly: “Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound… which one is best?” Here’s the clinician answer: the best GLP-1 is the one you can actually access, tolerate, and stay on long enough to change your metabolism. Everything else is details—important details, but still details. I’m Dr. Shweta Patel, board-certified OB/GYN, and my Weight Loss Concierge […]
GLP-1 Weight Loss Plateau: Why It Happens (and How to Break Through)
If you’re on a GLP-1 and the scale stopped moving, I have good news and mildly annoying news. Good: you’re not broken. Mildly annoying: plateaus are part of the physiology. The goal is to identify what’s actually limiting you—because it’s usually not “try harder.” I’m Dr. Shweta Patel (board-certified OB/GYN) and I treat weight loss […]
GLP-1 Side Effects in Women 40+: What to Expect (and How We Prevent Them)
Let’s start with a truth bomb: GLP-1s don’t “cause” side effects because you’re doing it wrong. They cause side effects because they work—they slow stomach emptying and change appetite signaling. The fix isn’t suffering in silence. The fix is a smart plan. I’m Dr. Shweta Patel, board-certified OB/GYN, and I run GLP-1 programs for women […]