COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE NOW AVAILABLE
At Rittenhouse Women’s Wellness Center, we understand many people struggle to lose weight. That’s why we offer a range of weight loss treatments, including Compounded Semaglutide.
We believe that weight loss should be approached holistically, with a focus on healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle changes. We want to offer you these options through your Primary Care Provider to help you meet your individual needs and goals. In order to achieve maximum long-lasting results, we also encourage you to meet with our Registered Dietitian to create a comprehensive plan that will help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight for life.
If you are struggling with obesity or other weight-related conditions, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with one of our Primary Care Providers to learn more about our weight loss treatments and personalized approach to care. We are committed to helping you achieve your best health and wellness, and we look forward to working with you.
Call to schedule your appointment with one of our Nurse Practitioners:
Alicia Loper, NP & Juliet Lee, NP
215-735-7992
About The Process
Click ‘Schedule Appointment’ above or Call to set up an initial consultation visit
· Choose specialty as Primary Care
· Choose your provider or one of our Nurse Practitioners, Alicia Loper or Juliet Lee who both specialize in this
· Office selection is Rittenhouse Internal Medicine
· Visit reason – New Weight Consult
During this visit, we will discuss your history, risk factors, determine if laboratory testing is required and discuss treatment options.
We will have you schedule an in-office appointment with one of our Medical Providers to start each 4-week program
As you progress through the program, you will work with your Provider to discuss long and short-term goals, and come up with a plan for your maintenance phase when desired
We encourage you to see our Registered Dietician as most insurance plans cover the cost of these visits.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What are the effects of semaglutide?
Studies show that semaglutide helps with:
- Slowing stomach emptying
- Control of cravings
- Improves control of eating
- Reduces appetite
- Increasing insulin release
- Improves glycemic control
It is most effective as part of a comprehensive weight loss program that may include exercise, behavioral changes, calorie restriction, and diet changes.
- Who can use Compounded Semaglutide?
If you are healthy and not pregnant or lactating and do not have a known allergy to any of the ingredients, you should be able to use it safely. However, make sure to discuss with us any other medications you are taking or any allergies or chronic health conditions you have prior to using semaglutide. Tell your prescribing physician if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had MTC or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
- How is Compounded Semaglutide taken?
Typically, it is a once-weekly injectable, but your particular dose and protocol will be determined by your provider. You will come into our office once a month to receive your pre-filled syringes and cold packs for the 4 weeks during your treatment plan.
Inquire today to start your weight loss journey under the care of our experienced medical team.
- What are some of the side effects of Compounded Semaglutide?
Side effects include swelling/redness/itching at the injection site, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation may occur. Nausea usually lessens as you continue to use Semaglutide. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor promptly.
Hours
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Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8am – 4pm
Sat: 9am – 2pm
Sun: Closed
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