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The menstrual cycle could change: Both tirzepatide and semaglutide may help regulate cycles by improving insulin resistance and supporting weight loss

While patients may wonder about potential urinary tract infection (UTI) risks, current clinical evidence does not establish a causal link between semaglutide and UTIs

Additionally, if you have a history of pancreatitis, severe gastrointestinal disease, or diabetic retinopathy (for people with diabetes), these factors require careful evaluation before prescribing GLP-1 receptor agonists

If you are unsure how to engage the right muscles, a pelvic floor therapist can teach technique and add biofeedback or strength training to reduce symptoms like pelvic heaviness or mild urinary leakage