The compound does not directly affect sex hormones, making it different from some other metabolic interventions
Reducing insulin resistance through GLP-1 therapy can partially address these androgenic effects, which is part of why GLP-1 medications have attracted interest in the PCOS community
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Understanding your peptide pathway genetics helps your provider make personalized timing recommendations rather than generic advice