julia.endo said:

Hormone panel changes looking for is not that straightforward in my experience

This is exactly right. julia.endo articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Hormone panel changes aspect is what made the difference for me.

Reading this thread on Hormone panel changes hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 269 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

15 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 44 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

If you are on the fence about Hormone panel — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️

hyun_seoul — that is really helpful context on Hormone panel changes . Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?

I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.

To answer JennaRN's question specifically:

From a clinical standpoint, Hormone panel changes looking is a reasonable concern that deserves a thorough answer.

The short answer: the evidence supports this approach for most patients.

The longer answer involves reviewing the specific clinical trial data relevant to your question, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.

Bookmarked 📌 The Hormone panel info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.