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If you are a new mama, breastfeeding or recently gave birth, you are probably super curious about many of the new weight loss drugs hitting the market

Weight gain can be caused by underlying medical conditions such as: Hypothyroidism PCOS Cushing syndrome Insulin resistance Diabetes Hormonal disorders An endocrinologist identifies these causes and develops a personalized treatment plan

Few commercial payers cover GLP-1s for weight loss alone (e.g., some Blue Cross Blue Shield plans cover Wegovy), and only for certain plans/tiers and if stringent criteria are met (e.g., body mass index (BMI) above a certain threshold)

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Heres how they work, who they might benefit and some of the different types available